Jewish Programming

Get ready for Shavuot with a fun family celebration! Together we’ll explore the holiday through stories, crafts, and delicious traditions as we learn about receiving the Torah and the joys…

Celebrate Mimouna with us! This joyful North African Jewish tradition marks the end of Passover with music, sweet treats, and open-hearted hospitality. Join us for a festive Shabbat dinner filled…

Join us for a fun, hands-on Pre-Passover experience as we get ready for the holiday together! Create Seder crafts, play festive games, make your own matzah, and enjoy a lively…

Israel’s 78th Independence Day Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration Join us as we celebrate 78 years of Israel with an afternoon full of music, food, culture, and community! Enjoy a kosher Israeli…

Celebrate the “New Year of the Trees” with a meaningful Tu Bishvat seder with Rabbi Hanoch Fields. Enjoy tasting symbolic fruits, exploring themes of growth and renewal, and sharing reflections…

Join us for a communal Gems Shabbat Dinner, where we will be partnering with our friends at OneTable! When registering, please select the cost description and choose an interest group that you identify with. You will be seated with that group during dinner. Interest Groups: Game Lovers – For those who love board and card games like canasta, mahjong, scrabble or even black jack! Artists & Art Lovers – For those who love to create or appreciate art! Travelers – For those who travel on local Gems trips or even world-wide vacations! Sports Fans – For those who love all things sports! Musicians & Music Lovers – For those who love to listen to or play music like klezmer or other styles! Fitness Aficionados – For those who can’t wait to hit the gym, pickleball court, pool, or group class!

Purim Fest ’26 Sunday, March 1 | 11am-2:30pm Join us for games, prizes, crafts, entertainment, and more! $40 / Family or $48 / Family day-of Please note: Complimentary tickets are…

Come learn the art of mindful mediation through doodling with Mindy Shapiro! Jan 20 Embedded Letters In this session we will create or and refine our “chop” – the Initial…

Join the JCC each night of Hanukkah for a candle lighting in the JCC lobby. Questions? Email bmittica@phillyjcc.com

Join us at the JCC for a longstanding tradition of Movies and Takeout on Christmas! Adults will gather to enjoy a screening of Bad Shabbos, while kids and families will…