Gems at the J

  Come learn the art of mindful meditation through doodling with Mindy Shapiro! This month’s project will be creating a decorative Hamsa. Can’t make it in person?  This class will be…

Building Inclusive Community: Allyship for Pride Month, will look at responses to coming out and how to work to a culture in which we can all bring our whole selves…

Join us for a doubleheader tour of The Weitzman Museum followed by Mikveh Israel, the oldest synagogue in Philadelphia. We will stop for an early lunch before we get started,…

Our popular series of Cholent & Conversations will continue. Conversation is accompanied by a warm cup of kosher vegetarian cholent. May 1, Rabbi Moriah will be discussing “Between Pesach and…

Join us for a guided walking tour of the NEW Calder Garden Exhibition. Transportation from and to the JCC provided.

Whether you took Dr. Steve’s course on Petra or not, you won’t want to miss this guided tour of the Penn Museum’s exhibit of ancient alcohol, time for self-guided exploration…

Come learn about our Spring Courses and trips! This open-house style brunch allows you to sign up, ask questions and enjoy a fun brunch, while catching up with other members…

The acclaimed Israeli author Maya Arad, whose recent books were translated into English (Happy New Year and The Hebrew Teacher), will discuss her books, writing in Hebrew in the US.…

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! We will take a driving tour of Laurel Hill Cemetery, as we will be treated to the sweet knowledge of the individuals and families who invented…

Join Karen Kahn, our community Opera enthusiast as we watch the theatrical and lyrical performances of Nabucco (4/17) and (Hollander) 5/15.  Feel free to bring your lunch and interest in opera!