Gems at the J

Back by popular demand! Visit global wonders, from Kenyan conservancies to Machu Picchu, without leaving the JCC!  Actual locations of “destinations will be determined by weather conditions in the prospective locations.

Join us for Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the J on Monday, January 19th! We are excited to be offering multiple programs throughout the day for all ages and…

Discover how Jewish life intersected with the turbulent era of the American Revolution, with a special look at the Philadelphia community. This class explores the experiences of early Jewish residents…

Travel back to the era of the American Revolution through hands-on crafting, with our own Rachel Sakofs. Learn traditional techniques such as tin punching, soap carving, and historical paper crafts.…

Join us at the JFCS Brodsky Center for a special volunteer session dedicated to JCC GEMS participants. Volunteers will work together in our teaching kitchen to help prepare nourishing meals…

Come learn the art of mindful mediation through doodling with Mindy Shapiro! Jan 20 Embedded Letters In this session we will create or and refine our “chop” – the Initial…

In this five week series, you’ll learn the easy, flowing set of moves called the Eight Form Yang Style Tai Chi, a graceful sequence of arm and body movements coordinated…

We will look back at some of the greatest ballads written for the Broadway stage. We will explore hit ballads from Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Lerner and Loewe, Cole Porter,…

Come discuss a variety of political topics with Bill Rosenberg. What plans are in effect to subvert the upcoming midterm elections? What is the “Great Man” Theory in Politics? This…

A 3-session art therapy group for older adults to reflect on relationships that have shaped their lives and to explore the possibility of new connections. Through creativity and conversation, participants…