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You Are Not Alone: A Musical Tribute for those Held in Captivity in Gaza

| FRI, JAN 10, 2025

Alon Ohel, an innocent civilian and a gifted pianist of Misgav in Israel, was abducted by Hamas from the Nova festival in Israel on October 7. Alon’s whereabouts are currently…

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Shlichim Chronicles: War and Education

| THU, JAN 09, 2025

Join us for an opportunity to meet and listen to the story of an Israeli couple who are both Shlichim (Israeli Emissaries) here in Philadelphia of October 7th and the…

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Purim Fest 2025

| THU, JAN 09, 2025

Purim Fest ’25 Sunday, March 9 | 11am-3pm Join us for games, prizes, crafts, entertainment, and more! $40 / Family or $45 / Family day-of Food/Drink vouchers included with ticket.…

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Pajama Shabbat with jkidphilly at the JCC

| TUE, DEC 10, 2024

Join jkidphilly and the Kaiserman JCC for Pajama Party Shabbat on Friday, January 10th, at 5:00pm.  We will be celebrating shabbat together with breakfast for dinner, songs, stories, crafts, and…

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Gems at the J | Soup & Swap – A Holiday Celebration

| TUE, NOV 26, 2024

With all your Gems friends! Come warm up with some tasty soup as you enjoy Hanukkah desserts. We will also be doing a gift swap! If you would like to…

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Gems at the J | Hanukkah 101+

| TUE, NOV 26, 2024

with Rabbi Moriah SimonHazani and Israeli Emissary Niv Sadeh Come learn the story of Hanukkah, traditions (old and new)! Plus gain some insight Israeli Hanukkah customs too, from our emissary,…

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Liberty Heights Film Screening with PJFM

| MON, OCT 28, 2024

Presented in partnership with Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media & Kaiserman JCC Liberty Heights (1999) Directed by Barry Levinson. Rated R. Acclaimed filmmaker Barry Levinson (Rain Man) returns to his…

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jBabies & jToddlers – Spring 2024 Session

| FRI, MAY 17, 2024

jBabies & jToddlers – Kaiserman JCC Location Join us for engaging stories, music, and play for Jewish families with their babies ages 0-18 months old. Sundays 10am-10:45pm April: 7, 14,…

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Gems at the J | Shavuot Cooking Class – Do it Dairy, Cheesecake & More

| MON, MAY 06, 2024

Instructor:  Scott Noy, Chef Dad’s Table Celebrate Shavuot with a traditional dairy lunch including blintze souffle, cheesecakes and more! During this hands-on cooking class, we will explore traditional recipes for…

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Gems at the J | History of Jewish Philadelphia

| MON, MAY 06, 2024

Instructor:  Dr. Reena Friedman, Gratz College Class Dates: Mondays June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15 This four-part series highlights key moments in the history of the Philadelphia Jewish…

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