Teen Programs

Teen Programs at the J

The Kaiserman JCC is the perfect place for teens. We offer exciting programs where teen can have fun, learn, grow, and build friendships to last a lifetime. The JCC Maccabi Games, and our Teen-led Basketball Leagues, encourage teens till grow as athletes and as mentors. We are now host to the Diller Teen Fellows Program, where teens learn about being great leaders in their communities. Explore all of our teen programs online!

Join the 2025-2026 Teen Board at the Kaiserman JCC!

Calling all Jewish teens ready to lead, learn, and make a difference!

What is the Teen Board?

An exciting year-long Teen Leadership Program for Jewish teens who are passionate about their community, eager to grow, and ready to take action. No boring lectures, just hands-on leadership, real learning, and meaningful connections.

Location: Kaiserman JCC – 45 Haverford Rd Wynnewood PA 19096
When: Once a month – the last Thursday of every month, September through June
Time: 6:00–8:30 PM
Cost: $180 Annual Fee (special events not included)
Kosher dinner provided and included in the cost
Open to high school students (9th–12th grades)

Program Highlights:

Leadership in Action
Not just talk: Plan and lead actual events, sharpen your skills, and build confidence as a leader.

Israel Education
Explore current events and the complexities of Israeli society with our on-site Israeli educator.

Social Action & Advocacy
Volunteer, speak up, and support causes that matter to you.

Community Organizing
Connect Jewish teens across movements and backgrounds to create something bigger, together.

For questions or more info, contact Niv Sadeh

Meeting dates for Teen Board 2025-2026

September – 25th Thursday

October – 30th Thursday

November – 20th Thursday

December – 18th Thursday

January – 22nd Thursday

February – 26th Thursday

March – 26th Thursday

April – 23rd Thursday

May – 28th Thursday

June – 11th Thursday

Important dates (not meetings) for Teen Board 2025-2026

October 12th Sunday – Fall Fest

January 19th Monday – MLK day

February 20th Friday – ShiShi Israeli Shabbat dinner

March 1st Sunday – Purim Carnival

April 26th – Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations

JBall – Highschool Boys Basketball League

J-Ball Basketball (J-Ball) is a non-profit Jewish High School Basketball League that combines players’ love for basketball with their Jewish identity. Now in its 8th season, J-Ball continues to connect over 110 young men from over a dozen schools in the Greater Philadelphia area. Hosted at the Kaiserman JCC in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, our league offers a supportive and inclusive environment where Jewish high school boys can compete, develop their skills, and, most importantly, build lasting friendships. Our games are played on Sunday nights from 5-8 PM (two games at the top of each hour), providing a consistent space for young athletes to foster teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. As J-Ball continues to grow, we hope you join us for another exciting season of basketball!

J-Ball is at capacity, if you are interested in joining the waitlist or sublist, please email Jballbasketball@gmail.com

A lengthy regular season, playoff campaign, all-star game, three point contest, and player awards are up for grabs with every sign-up.

J-Ball is held at the Kaiserman JCC on Sunday afternoons in the Fall and Winter. Although there are no practices, each team forms a bond during the season. J-Ball teams are individually headed by their respective captains, with the oversight of the commissioner. Players with all different skill levels are welcome to join in on the fun. Registration fills quickly every year, so make sure to follow @jballbasketball on instagram for updates, important information, sign-up details, and daily posts about the league’s activities and achievements!

Contact us for more information!

Matt Martin

Director of Summer Programs and Enrichment

(610) 896-7770 x123

mmartin@phillyjcc.com

Matt Martin Director of Summer Programs and Enrichment Hometown: New City, NY Favorite Jewish Holiday: Hannukah Favorite Philly Food: Cheesesteak When I am not hard at work at the J,…

Diller Teen Fellows at the J

The application is now closed for Diller Teen Fellows ’25-’26

Please contact Darren Rabinowitz, Diller Teen Fellow Philadelphia Program Coordinator, with any questions.

*Diller is generously supported by the Helen Diller Foundation. If your family is in need of financial assistance, please do not hesitate in reaching out to Darren.

The Kaiserman JCC is honored to partner with the Diller Teen Fellows program, an incredible experiential learning, traveling and growth experience for 10th and 11th graders.

The program aims to build the next generation of committed Jewish leaders: to inspire and empower a global network of teens and equip them with the skills, confidence, knowledge and Jewish values they need to help create a better world. Each year, hundreds of young people take part in the Diller training program from 32 communities across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia, South America, Europe and Israel.

The Kaiserman JCC serves as the new home for this popular teen leadership development program, which the Jewish Federation had stewarded for several years. We are grateful to the Jewish Federation for their efforts to bring the program to this juncture, and excited about the future possibility in its new context here at the JCC.

Follow our journey on our Diller Philly Instagram

Darren Rabinowitz

Diller Teen Fellow Philadelphia Program Coordinator

(610) 896-7770 x106

drabinowitz@phillyjcc.com

Darren Rabinowitz Diller Teen Fellow Philadelphia Program Coordinator Hometown: Morristown, NJ Favorite Jewish Holiday: Yom Kippur Favorite Philly Food: Dim Sum Garden – Vegetable Steamed Buns Darren is a doctoral…

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