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Gems at the J | Mahjong Classes

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

Join our engaging classes to learn the rules, strategies, and social fun of this classic tile game. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, our welcoming sessions…

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Gems at the J | Suspense and Thrills – The World of Alfred Hitchcock

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

Good ev-e-ning. What made the films of Alfred Hitchcock’s so special and what made the great filmmaker tick? In this series, Temple professor Irv Slifkin will screen four of Hitch’s…

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Gems at the J | American Jewish Women and Political Activism

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

These presentation will focus on a number of American Jewish women who have made valuable contributions to both American life and the American Jewish community in the area of political…

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

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

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…

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Gems at the J | Autumn Cooking Class with JFCS

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

GEMS and JFCS will partner for a hands-on Healthy Culinary Class to explore the flavors of Autumn’s bounty.

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Gems at the J | SAY YES – Unlocking the Power of A Personal Mantra!

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

Your mantra serves as a foundation for shifting your focus from negativity to positivity, bolstering your resilience in the face of challenges. Mantras are made up of unique words or…

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Gems at the J | Brunch Lecture – Anti-Semitism

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

Understanding and Challenging Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism and Anti-Israel Bias This interactive presentation will examine the history of antisemitism, persistent antisemitic myths, tropes and stereotypes, and where we are today, in terms…

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Gems at the J | Trip to American Helicopter Museum & Education Center

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

Up Up and Away!! Join us on a trip to the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center in West Chester PA. We will take the Vertical Flight: Yesterday, Today, and…

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Gems at the J | Zentangle Word for the New Year

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

Zentangle®: Word for the New Year Set your intentions for the New Year with a custom art piece. In this class you will identify a characteristic trait that you would…

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Gems at the J | Zentangle Creating a Tangled Box

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

December – Zentangle Creating a Tangled Box In this class we will tangle on a box which will be suitable for adding in a little gift or keeping it for…

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