BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Philly J - ECPv6.0.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Philly J REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20260219T181032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T181032Z UID:10003013-1776362400-1776369600@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Parents of Teens Focus Group DESCRIPTION:The Kaiserman JCC is inviting parents of teens to join a small focus group conversation designed to better understand your needs\, interests\, and ideas. We want to hear directly from you about what matters most for families with teens today: what kinds of programs you are looking for\, what would support you as parents\, what opportunities you would like for your teens\, and how we can better serve your family and the community. Your voice will help guide future programming and ensure we are creating meaningful\, relevant\, and valuable experiences for both parents and teens. \nClick here to register! URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/parentfocus/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Support-Groups.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T220000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20260203T203928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T203928Z UID:10002964-1772305200-1772316000@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:JSU Purim Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and festive night that brings everyone together in one place: Havdalah\, good food\, and celebrating Purim as a community\, alongside open gym activities throughout the evening. \nJump into pick-up basketball or pickleball\, hang out with friends\, and enjoy a lively Purim atmosphere all night long. Bring friends\, bring energy\, and come celebrate with the Philly JSUs! \nClick here to register! URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/jsu-meetup/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/iStock-1086575640-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20251222T183513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T183549Z UID:10002801-1771525800-1771531200@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Jewish Life on Campus - Choosing a College Through a Jewish Lens DESCRIPTION:The teenage years are full of important decisions\, new challenges\, and big questions for both teens and their families. Our Preparing for What’s Ahead: A Teen and Family Program Series is designed to offer guidance\, clarity\, and practical tools as teens prepare for what comes next. Through expert-led workshops\, conversations\, and experiences\, this series will explore topics such as preparing for college\, navigating social media and digital life\, understanding Jewish life on campus today\, and learning about meaningful Israel experiences. Each program invites teens and parents to learn together\, ask questions\, and feel more confident moving forward. \nChoosing a college today involves more than academics. This program focuses on how Jewish life on campus has evolved\, particularly in the context of October 7 and the ongoing aftermath of the war. Families will gain tools to think critically about campus culture\, Jewish resources\, safety\, and community when considering schools. \nSpeaker: Rachel Hollander Sirner\, Senior Director of IACT at Hillel International \nClick here to register! URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/teen-campus/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_9495-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20251222T183323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T182347Z UID:10002800-1770922800-1770930000@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Screenagers Film Program - A Conversation About Teens\, Smartphones\, and Social Media DESCRIPTION:The teenage years are full of important decisions\, new challenges\, and big questions for both teens and their families. Our Preparing for What’s Ahead: A Teen and Family Program Series is designed to offer guidance\, clarity\, and practical tools as teens prepare for what comes next. Through expert-led workshops\, conversations\, and experiences\, this series will explore topics such as preparing for college\, navigating social media and digital life\, understanding Jewish life on campus today\, and learning about meaningful Israel experiences. Each program invites teens and parents to learn together\, ask questions\, and feel more confident moving forward. \nJoin us for a screening of Screenagers\, a powerful documentary that explores the impact of smartphones and social media on teenagers’ mental health\, relationships\, and learning. Following the film\, there will be guided discussion to help parents and teens better understand digital habits and how to create healthier boundaries together. \nFacilitated by: Alex Bird Becker\, Delco Unplugged \nPanelists:\nMike McLeod (ADHD & Executive Function Specialist\, GrowNow ADHD)\nJen Rice (Marriage & Family Therapist)\nDr. Jenna Higgins (Pediatrician\, Nemours) \nClick here to register! URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/screenager/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_9495-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20251222T183125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T183125Z UID:10002799-1770834600-1770840000@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Subres Initiative - Hearing Israel Through the Voices of Young Israelis DESCRIPTION:The teenage years are full of important decisions\, new challenges\, and big questions for both teens and their families. Our Preparing for What’s Ahead: A Teen and Family Program Series is designed to offer guidance\, clarity\, and practical tools as teens prepare for what comes next. Through expert-led workshops\, conversations\, and experiences\, this series will explore topics such as preparing for college\, navigating social media and digital life\, understanding Jewish life on campus today\, and learning about meaningful Israel experiences. Each program invites teens and parents to learn together\, ask questions\, and feel more confident moving forward. \nMeet Illay and Iddo\, two young Israelis who chose to take a gap year before their IDF service to dedicate their time to Hasbara and community engagement across North America. Through their personal stories and experiences\, they offer an honest and firsthand perspective on what life in Israel looks like today and how current events are shaping their generation. This program invites teens and families to engage\, ask questions\, and hear directly from those living the reality. \nClick here to register! URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/israeli-voices/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_9495-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T141500 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20251222T182920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T182920Z UID:10002798-1768136400-1768140900@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Community Trip to Israel Info Session (Zoom) Exploring a Meaningful Israel Experience Together DESCRIPTION:The teenage years are full of important decisions\, new challenges\, and big questions for both teens and their families. Our Preparing for What’s Ahead: A Teen and Family Program Series is designed to offer guidance\, clarity\, and practical tools as teens prepare for what comes next.Through expert-led workshops\, conversations\, and experiences\, this series will explore topics such as preparing for college\, navigating social media and digital life\, understanding Jewish life on campus today\, and learning about meaningful Israel experiences. Each program invites teens and parents to learn together\, ask questions\, and feel more confident moving forward. \nInterested in a community trip to Israel? Join us for an informational session where we will share plans for an upcoming Israel experience designed for our community. We will cover potential dates\, highlights of the itinerary\, logistics\, security considerations\, flights\, and overall cost\, with plenty of time for questions. \nSpeakers: Niv Sadeh\, Philadelphia Community Shaliach Tal Hadad\, JCCA Israel Experience Specialist \nClick here to register for the zoom! URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/teen-israel/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_9495-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T203000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20251222T182528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T182528Z UID:10002797-1767810600-1767817800@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:College Guidance Workshop - Helping Your Teen Navigate the College Admissions Process DESCRIPTION:The teenage years are full of important decisions\, new challenges\, and big questions for both teens and their families. Our Preparing for What’s Ahead: A Teen and Family Program Series is designed to offer guidance\, clarity\, and practical tools as teens prepare for what comes next. Through expert-led workshops\, conversations\, and experiences\, this series will explore topics such as preparing for college\, navigating social media and digital life\, understanding Jewish life on campus today\, and learning about meaningful Israel experiences. Each program invites teens and parents to learn together\, ask questions\, and feel more confident moving forward. \nThe college application process can feel overwhelming for both teens and parents. In this workshop\, parents will gain practical tools and insights on how to best support their teens through applications\, essays\, and decision-making. \nSpeaker: Razi Hecker is a Harvard graduate and a college admissions coach. He is also featured in 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays and brings years of experience helping students present their strongest\, most authentic selves in the admissions process. \nClick here to register! URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/teen-college/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_9495-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20250812T160224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T160224Z UID:10002582-1758222000-1758225600@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Supporting Teens Lecture & Conversation DESCRIPTION:Teens and their parents are invited to join us for an engaging and insightful conversation about teen wellbeing in today’s world. Together\, we’ll explore: \n\nThe challenges teens and their parents face\nPractical strategies for support\nPreventive measures to promote resilience\nWays to help teens build and maintain holistic wellbeing\n\nLet’s work together to prepare our teens not just for school\, but for life. We will be joined by our amazing panel: Hanna Bookbinder\, LSW\, M.Ed: ADHD Executive Functioning Skills Coach; Aileen Gavin\, CRNP\, Penn Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine; Carlos Bradley\, President of ISAA International Student Athlete Academy; Dr. Paul Kesselman\, Director at Kesselman Clinical Associates; Rabbi Jeremy Winaker\, Director of Greater Philadelphia Hillel Network \nClick here to register for the Teen Support Conversation! URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/supportteens/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-06-at-12.00.1535.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T140000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20250318T183155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T164115Z UID:10001907-1749376800-1749391200@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:June Tiyul Bateva Highschool Hike At The French Creek State Park (6/8) DESCRIPTION:High Schoolers | Sunday\, June 8 | 10AM-2PM | $25 (Transportation NOT Included) \nReady to hit the trails and make new friends? Join our Spring Into Adventure: Teen Hiking Program! This exciting outdoor experience is designed just for 8th graders in the Philly area who love exploring nature and trying new things. \nWhat to Expect: \n• Discover some of the most beautiful and scenic trails in the French Creek State Park \n• Team Challenges & Activities: Fun games and nature-based learning to build leadership and teamwork skills. \n• Eco-Exploration: Learn about local wildlife\, conservation\, and how to hike responsibly. \n• Make New Friends: Connect with other teens who share your love of the great outdoors! \nLet’s get outside and make unforgettable memories this spring! \n  \nTransportation is not included. We will meet at the French Creek State Park at 10am. \nClick here to register for the June teen hike URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/teen-hike-june/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T150000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20250403T132201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T132356Z UID:10002283-1745848800-1745852400@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:We Remember - Yom Hashoah Program DESCRIPTION:In honor of Yom Hashoah\, we invite you to visit a special gallery dedicated to the rebellion of the Warsaw Ghetto\, Jewish life in Europe before the war and youth’s place during these times. Niv\, the Israeli emissary at the JCC will offer a program at the gallery on the following dates: \n\nApril 24: 6-8pm for Teens\nApril 25: 11:30-12:30pm for Gems\nApril 28: 2-3pm for all\n\nThe gallery will be displayed at the JCC back lobby from April 24-26 \nThis program is free and registration is not required. URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/weremember/2025-04-28/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/iStock-1463638682-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20250318T172237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T191515Z UID:10001906-1745748000-1745762400@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:April Tiyul Bateva 8th Grade Hike At The Wissahickon Valley Park (4/27) DESCRIPTION:Grade 8 | Sunday\, April 27 | 10AM-2PM |$50 (Transportation Included) \nReady to hit the trails and make new friends? Join our Spring Into Adventure: Teen Hiking Program! \nThis outdoor experience is designed for 8th graders in the Philly area who love exploring nature and trying new things. \nWhat to Expect: \nDiscover some of the most beautiful and scenic trails in the Wissahickon Valley Park\nTeam Challenges & Activities: Fun games and nature-based learning to build leadership and teamwork skills.\nEco-Exploration: Learn about local wildlife\, conservation\, and how to hike responsibly.\nMake New Friends: Connect with other teens who share your love of the great outdoors! \nLet’s get outside and make unforgettable memories this spring! \nTransportation is included. We will meet at the Kaiserman JCC at 10am before headed to the trails. \nClick here to register for the April teen hike URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/teen-hike-april/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T123000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20250403T132201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T132356Z UID:10002282-1745580600-1745584200@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:We Remember - Yom Hashoah Program DESCRIPTION:In honor of Yom Hashoah\, we invite you to visit a special gallery dedicated to the rebellion of the Warsaw Ghetto\, Jewish life in Europe before the war and youth’s place during these times. Niv\, the Israeli emissary at the JCC will offer a program at the gallery on the following dates: \n\nApril 24: 6-8pm for Teens\nApril 25: 11:30-12:30pm for Gems\nApril 28: 2-3pm for all\n\nThe gallery will be displayed at the JCC back lobby from April 24-26 \nThis program is free and registration is not required. URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/weremember/2025-04-25/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/iStock-1463638682-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20250403T132201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T132356Z UID:10002281-1745517600-1745524800@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:We Remember - Yom Hashoah Program DESCRIPTION:In honor of Yom Hashoah\, we invite you to visit a special gallery dedicated to the rebellion of the Warsaw Ghetto\, Jewish life in Europe before the war and youth’s place during these times. Niv\, the Israeli emissary at the JCC will offer a program at the gallery on the following dates: \n\nApril 24: 6-8pm for Teens\nApril 25: 11:30-12:30pm for Gems\nApril 28: 2-3pm for all\n\nThe gallery will be displayed at the JCC back lobby from April 24-26 \nThis program is free and registration is not required. URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/weremember/2025-04-24/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/iStock-1463638682-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T150000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20250312T202037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T130626Z UID:10001904-1742731200-1742742000@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Teen Trip To The Weitzman DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 23 | 12PM – 3PM | Free \nExplore. Learn. Connect. \nJoin us for a special teen-arranged museum experience at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History! \nThis exciting event\, organized by local teens for teens\, offers a fresh and engaging way to explore American Jewish history. \nCome for the discovery\, stay for the conversations\, and connect with friends old and new. \nWe will be meeting at the Museum at noon on Sunday\, March 23rd.  \nMuseum location: 101 S Independence Mall E\, Philadelphia\, PA 19106 \nRegister for the Teen Trip to the Weitzman URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/weitzman-trip/ LOCATION:The Weitzman Museum\, 101 S Independence Mall E #2517\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T223000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20250207T230304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T230405Z UID:10001828-1741026600-1741041000@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Teen 76ers Game DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 3\, 2024 | 6:30PM Start Time | $57\nWells Fargo Center\, Philadelphia. Meet up at the stadium \nCalling all teens! Come join us to enjoy a fun evening of NBA basketball with our Philadelphia 76ers playing against the Portland Trailblazers and Deni Avdija\, an Israeli raising star player. \nThis is an opportunity to cheer for both our team of Philly and for Deni Avdija at the same time! Everyone will seat together as a group\, so that’s a great opportunity to come with your friends! \nRegister Here URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/teen76ers/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/iStock-840279308-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T153000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20250110T170435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T184907Z UID:10001795-1740319200-1740324600@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:You Are Not Alone: A Musical Tribute for those Held in Captivity in Gaza DESCRIPTION:Alon Ohel\, an innocent civilian and a gifted pianist of Misgav in Israel\, was abducted by Hamas from the Nova festival in Israel on October 7. Alon’s whereabouts are currently unknown. \nShortly after he was kidnapped\, Alon’s mother\, Idit Ohel\, installed a yellow piano in Tel Aviv’s hostage square with a sign “You Are Not Alone.” Since then\, yellow pianos have been installed in other cities\, including New York\, Paris\, Berlin and Amsterdam. Our community is participating with a yellow piano event with the message “You Are Not Alone” in Family Hall at the Kaiserman JCC. \nWe invite you to join us on Sunday\, February 23 at 2:00pm\, for a musical event to raise awareness of Alon’s story and the stories of all those who remain in captivity in Gaza. Several musicians will perform and we will hear a moving message from Alon’s mother\, Idit. Through music\, let’s send Alon and the other hostages love\, strength\, and the reassuring message that they are not alone. \nClick here to register\nAbout the performers:  \n Olga Borisovsky graduated the Academy of Music in Novosibirsk\, Russia in 1985. She moved to Israel in 1990\, where she served as an accompanist at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem. She also formed the piano duo for four hands with her husband Dmitry\, and they performed in Switzerland\, Germany\, Russia\, Austria as well as in the Jerusalem International Piano Duet Festival. She moved to the US in 2002 along with her husband and three children. Currently\, Ms. Borisovsky maintains an active private studio and serves as the accompanist at Main Line Reform Synagogue. \nWilliam Fleming is eleven years old and a sixth grader at Bala Cynwyd Middle School. He started learning piano when he was six years old. In the summer of 2022\, he became a student of Olga Borisovsky. He won second place at the Elite International Music Competition in 2022 and first place at the Triumph Music Festival in 2024. \nBaritone\, Matthew Fleisher\, former professional opera singer and teacher of voice pedagogy\, is renowned for his robust and warm bass timbre. Matthew has enjoyed a career as a professional singer performing with the National Symphony Orchestra\, Opera Philadelphia\, Detroit Metro Opera\, among others. Matthew now teaches voice for people with severe vocal trauma. \nViolinist Yelena Podgorny is a graduate of Tashkent College of Music and has been a member of the Tashkent Classical Symphony. She moved to the United States in 1993 where she has continued performing as a member of the Reading\, South Jersey\, Ocean City\, and Bucks County Orchestras. In addition\, Ms. Podgorny maintains an active private studio. \nIsraeli born musician\, Michal Schmidt\, maintains a dual career as a cellist and pianist. She studied at the University of Tel Aviv\, the Royal Academy of Music in London\, the Curtis Institute of Music\, the University of the Arts\, and received her DMA from Temple University. An active orchestral player\, chamber musician\, and recitalist\, she created the series Tribute\, which has been ongoing since 2007 and is dedicated mostly to contemporary music.  Her most recent albums include three discs of Bach’s music for solo cello and solo piano\, recordings of Brahms op. 116\, 117\, & 118\, Schumann’s Davidsbündler\, op. 6\, and an album of new music titled “Sola”. URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/yellowpiano/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Concert-2-640x400-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20250109T203319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T151635Z UID:10001791-1738260000-1738267200@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Shlichim Chronicles: War and Education DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opportunity to meet and listen to the story of an Israeli couple who are both Shlichim (Israeli Emissaries) here in Philadelphia of October 7th and the first months of the war from both the perspective of a reservist in battle and from an educator dealing with society in emergency. \nRegister Here\n  URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/israelijourney/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/iStock-1463638682-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20241120T194738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T194808Z UID:10001643-1734631200-1734638400@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Help create the future of Jewish Teen Programs! Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second session of our Future Teen Programming Workshop.  \nImagine. Innovate. Impact. \nHelp Create the Future of Jewish Teen Programs \nJoin us in partnership with the Kaiserman JCC and the Jewish Federation as we invite high school aged teens from across the region to share their voices and ideas. This is your chance to collaborate with peers\, explore new possibilities\, and help shape the future of Jewish teen programming in our community. \nWhether you’re passionate about social action\, arts\, sports\, or leadership\, your input will guide the creation of innovative programs that reflect the interests and needs of Jewish teens today. \nDidn’t come to the first session? That’s ok! Join us anyway! \n\n\n \n \n Help create the future of Jewish teen programs! Session 2\n Please fill out one form per attendee. \n \n Student's Full Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Student's Email(Required)\n \n Student's Phone(Required)Student's Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Student's Grade(Required)Student's School(Required)Emergency Contact's Full Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Emergency Contact's Phone(Required)Emergency Contact's Email(Required)\n \n Liability Waiver(Required) I agree to the Liability WaiverBy checking this box\, I release\, hold harmless\, and indemnify the Kaiserman JCC and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia\, as well as it’s agents and employees\, from and against any liability on their part\, of any kind whatsoever\, which may arise in any manner\, from use of the JCC’s facilities.Additionally\, I understand that photos or videos of myself or my family members may be taken during participation in JCC programs or use of its facilities. These images may be used by the JCC for marketing and promotional purposes\, including but not limited to social media\, brochures\, and the JCC website.\n\nTo opt out of this photo release\, I must email marketing@phillyjcc.com and submit a photo of each individual opting out. This opt-out must be renewed annually. URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/help-create-the-future-of-jewish-teen-programs-session2/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/i-4G8rM2R-X22-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T190000 DTSTAMP:20260510T133436 CREATED:20240916T144407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T144533Z UID:10001495-1731862800-1731870000@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Help create the future of Jewish Teen Programs! DESCRIPTION:Imagine. Innovate. Impact. \nHelp Create the Future of Jewish Teen Programs \nJoin us in partnership with the Kaiserman JCC and the Jewish Federation as we invite high school aged teens from across the region to share their voices and ideas. This is your chance to collaborate with peers\, explore new possibilities\, and help shape the future of Jewish teen programming in our community. \nWhether you’re passionate about social action\, arts\, sports\, or leadership\, your input will guide the creation of innovative programs that reflect the interests and needs of Jewish teens today. \n\n \n \n Help create the future of Jewish teen programs!\n Please fill out one form per attendee. \n \n Student's Full Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Student's Email(Required)\n \n Student's Phone(Required)Student's Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Student's Grade(Required)Student's School(Required)Emergency Contact's Full Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Emergency Contact's Phone(Required)Emergency Contact's Email(Required)\n \n Liability Waiver(Required) I agree to the Liability WaiverBy checking this box\, I release\, hold harmless\, and indemnify the Kaiserman JCC and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia\, as well as it’s agents and employees\, from and against any liability on their part\, of any kind whatsoever\, which may arise in any manner\, from use of the JCC’s facilities. URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/help-create-the-future-of-jewish-teen-programs/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/i-4G8rM2R-X22-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Niv%20Sadeh":MAILTO:nsadeh@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR