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Gems at the J | Learn and Light Bites: Osteoporosis and Aging

| TUE, FEB 24, 2026

Topic: Osteoporosis and Aging – Understanding Bone Health Over Time Speaker: Dan van der Kwast, MBA, PT, DPT Description: Learn how osteoporosis impacts the body as we age and discover practical steps to protect and strengthen your bones. This informative session will cover risk factors, early warning signs, and lifestyle choices — including nutrition and exercise — that can help slow bone loss and support lifelong mobility and independence. Gain the knowledge and confidence to take charge of your bone health today and into the future.

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Gems at the J | Thou Shalt Journal

| TUE, FEB 24, 2026

Join us for an easy, meaningful hour of Torah learning, guided journaling, and conversation. Each week we’ll explore Torah ideas and use short prompts from Thou Shalt Journal to reflect…

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Gems at the J | Games Dinner Fundraiser

| TUE, FEB 24, 2026

Come join us for a fun afternoon of games and a variety of pizzas, salads and desserts, of course! Sign up as table for $144 or $36 as an individual.…

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Transformation Yoga

| WED, FEB 18, 2026

The Transformation Series is a small-group yoga experience offered in focused 6 week modules designed to support meaningful, sustainable growth in practice. Each module emphasizes foundational movement, strength, mobility, and…

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Tai Chi

| TUE, FEB 17, 2026

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…

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Gems at the J | Opera 102

| FRI, FEB 13, 2026

Come join us for some superbly conducted and reasonably lengthened operas with a brief pre and post-discussions led by Opera Enthusiast Karen Kahn. Operas will include: 2/20 – Cinderella (Cenerentola) by Rossini 2/27 – Magic Flute by Mozart 3/13 – Fidelio by Beethoven Feel free to bring your lunch! Looking to come to just one date? Email Rachel@phillyjcc.com for an individual rate.

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Gems at the J | Hands-On Art: Saminagushi Paper Marbling

| THU, FEB 12, 2026

Saminagushi Paper Marbling Suminagashi, which translates to “floating ink,” is an ancient Japanese marbling technique that creates designs on paper by floating ink on the surface of water.

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Gems at the J | Review America’s Founding Documents

| TUE, FEB 10, 2026

Review America’s founding documents and understand these essential documents better including their fundamental ideas and the major principles underlying the U.S. Constitution. Primary sources include the Declaration of Independence, the…

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Gems at the J | Purim Party – POSTPONED

| FRI, FEB 06, 2026

Come us the GEMS community as we get into the Purim spirit with some musical parodies, laughs and entertainment with Noam Cohen! BYOB, appetizers and desserts will be provided. This…

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Gems at the J | ARTZ Philly Side by Side Program

| MON, FEB 02, 2026

ARTZ Philadelphia is launching a new Side by Side program in collaboration with Kaiserman JCC, designed to support people living with dementia and their care partners through art, music, and…

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