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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 | 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 | 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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