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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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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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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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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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Gems at the J | Meet & Greet: ARTZ Philly Side by Side Program

| MON, FEB 02, 2026

ARTZ Philadelphia is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of people living with dementia and their care partners through meaningful interactions centered on art, music, and culture. The organization is developing…

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Gems at the J | Black History Month Documentary Series

| FRI, JAN 30, 2026

Join us for a Documentary Screening to honor Black History Month with film Director Ari Beser. Ari Beser is a documentary filmmaker best known as the director of Generation Rwanda.…

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