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Gems at the J | Trip to the Nemours Estate

| TUE, AUG 19, 2025

Come explore the Nemours Estate with us! The Nemours Estate is a 222-acre Gilded Age estate in Wilmington, Delaware, featuring a 77-room mansion and extensive French-inspired gardens. It was built…

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Gems at the J | Canasta Lessons

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

Canasta is a fun, fast-paced card game of strategy and teamwork. This class is for beginners, who have never played before. Come challenge your mind to a new card game,…

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Gems at the J | Life Transitions Painting Class with JFCS

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

Life Transitions Painting Class will be a partnership with JFCS. Come express yourself in painting!

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Gems at the J | Jewish Holidays in Films

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

Now that the Jewish High Holidays are behind us, let’s take a filmic journey through some of the holidays we celebrate throughout the year: Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Purim, Pesach. Each…

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Gems at the J | Mahjong Classes

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

Join our engaging classes to learn the rules, strategies, and social fun of this classic tile game. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, our welcoming sessions…

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Gems at the J | Suspense and Thrills – The World of Alfred Hitchcock

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

Good ev-e-ning. What made the films of Alfred Hitchcock’s so special and what made the great filmmaker tick? In this series, Temple professor Irv Slifkin will screen four of Hitch’s…

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Gems at the J | American Jewish Women and Political Activism

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

These presentation will focus on a number of American Jewish women who have made valuable contributions to both American life and the American Jewish community in the area of political…

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Gems at the J | Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof: American Jews and Social Justice

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

Inspired by Jewish teachings and their historical experience, Jews have been disproportionately represented in movements for social justice in this country. Using memoirs, speeches, writings and organizational records, we will…

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Gems at the J | Autumn Cooking Class with JFCS

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

GEMS and JFCS will partner for a hands-on Healthy Culinary Class to explore the flavors of Autumn’s bounty.

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Gems at the J | SAY YES – Unlocking the Power of A Personal Mantra!

| THU, AUG 07, 2025

Your mantra serves as a foundation for shifting your focus from negativity to positivity, bolstering your resilience in the face of challenges. Mantras are made up of unique words or…

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