Gems at the J

Each month we will meet a different Rabbi or Jewish educator from the community, sharing their wisdom about Jewish connections in text impacting the world today with us.  

Did the ancient Egyptians understand human anatomy and did they practice medicine? The answer is yes. Data derived from archaeological excavations, including carved reliefs, inscriptions, and surviving ancient Egyptian papyri,…

Join us as we honor our Veterans Day with a special screening the documentary, Rohna Classified. In November 1943, an ill equipped British transport ship was sunk by a German…

Join us for a monthly opportunity to give back to the community! We will volunteer in the JFCS kitchen to use your culinary skills to make food to other organizations…

This event will include a special Hanukkah Brunch! Jews and Sports…from Bible times to today. Some Jewish sports connections may be familiar to you, while others may surprise you …from…

Come take a driving tour of Jewish Philadelphia with Dr. Michael Schatz. Transportation will be provided from and to the JCC.

Join us for a monthly opportunity to give back to the community! We will volunteer in the JFCS kitchen to use your culinary skills to make food to other organizations…

Come read with our youngest JCC members in the RJW Preschool! Bring your favorite book or pick from their classroom libraries.

We will be reviewing the midterms. What happened and why? Dr. Matthew R. Kerbel is professor emeritus at Villanova University, where he taught political science for 36 years. He runs…

This 4 week introduction to handbuilding class will explore methods of clay slab sculpting. Students will learn to use slump molds, create their own custom mug, and (time permitting) create…