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Gems at the J | Cholent and Conversations: High Holidays

| THU, AUG 06, 2026

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. This month…

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Gems at the J | Japanese Tea House Tour & Tasting

| WED, AUG 05, 2026

Come and explore the Japanese Tea House in Fairmont Park. We will have a tour of the house and then enjoy a tea tasting. Please note the following policies for…

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Gems at the J | The Lifespan of a Fact Play

| WED, AUG 05, 2026

Join us as we head to Act II Playhouse for performance of The Lifespan of a Fact. A young Harvard grad is hired to fact check a celebrated author’s essay…

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Gems at the J | Fort Mifflin Tour

| WED, AUG 05, 2026

Experience history first hand at National Historic Landmark Fort Mifflin, one of the only intact Revolutionary War battlefields and the only fort in Philadelphia! Events throughout the year highlight the…

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Gems at the J | Mosaic Chamsas

| TUE, AUG 04, 2026

Come create a beautiful chamsa using an assemblage technique. All materials will be provided but you are encouraged to bring trinkets/old jewelry to add to your piece truly one of…

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Gems at the J | Intro to Communal Meditation

| TUE, JUL 28, 2026

Fostering Peace, Understanding, and Compassion for the Jewish Community Find strength in community with  Dr. Paula Joyce through a supportive process: • Exploring the emotional impact of rising antisemitism • Learning practical tools to ease fear and anxiety • Experiencing a guided spiritual meditation for healing, hope, and resilience. This is being offered as a pilot program and available as a ZOOM option as well. Please email us to learn more. Dr. Paula, The Life Doctor, is a bestselling author, executive and life coach, Yale trained postdoctoral scholar, and internationally recognized speaker who has helped…

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Gems at the J | Intro to Drawing Nature

| TUE, JUL 28, 2026

For over 40 years, John Sappington, working as an art therapist. “I had to convince people that in fact they all had the potential to create wonderful drawings, but they…

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Vaccine Clinic at the Kaiserman JCC

| WED, JUL 22, 2026

In our efforts to keep our community free from the flu and Covid this season, we are partnering with Acme for a community vaccine clinic at the Kaiserman JCC. ACME…

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Myofascial Release & Restore

| FRI, JUN 26, 2026

With Andre Coles from Roots2Rise Myofascial Release & Restore is an extended 75 minute yoga experience that blends slow, mindful movement with guided myofascial release using tennis balls. This class…

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Bagel Brunch

| FRI, JUN 12, 2026

After your workout at our fitness classes we invite you to join us for a light brunch at the J while shmoozing with friends. Bagels and cream cheese will be…

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