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Fitness Brunch

| THU, FEB 26, 2026

Join us after your fitness classes for a light and delicious brunch at the J! Come relax, shmooze with friends, and enjoy some time together. We’ll be making yogurt parfaits—feel…

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Gems at the J | Yom Hatzmaut Celebration Brunch

| THU, FEB 26, 2026

Come celebrate Yom Hatzmaut (Israel’s 78th Independence Day), and join two visiting Israeli soldiers for an intimate conversation over an Israeli-themed brunch.

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Gems at the J | Mural Arts Tour

| THU, FEB 26, 2026

Get to know Mural Arts Philadelphia’s world-renowned collection on foot along the Mural Mile. Explore culturally rich Center City and its amazing public art, getting up close and personal with…

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Gems at the J | Learn and Light Bites

| TUE, FEB 24, 2026

At our monthly Learn and Light Bites program, we are joined by local medical professionals for a deep dive into wellness topics while we enjoy “light bites”. Each session explores…

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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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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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