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Jewish Heritage Night with the Philadelphia Union

| WED, JUN 10, 2026

Celebrate the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and join us for a Jewish Heritage Night with the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:30 PM as the Union take…

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Gems at the J | End of Summer Aqua Fit Party & Resource Expo

| TUE, JUN 02, 2026

Join us as we close out the pool season Trina Lyons for an Aquafit Pool Party, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s style, sponsored by IBX, that brings Club Med–style fun to…

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Gems at the J | Aqua Fit Pool Party

| TUE, JUN 02, 2026

Join Trina Lyons for an Aquafit Pool Party to the greatest hits of Motown, sponsored by IBX, that brings Club Med–style fun to your workout! Keep moving with high-energy, water-based…

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Pool Party Family Shabbat

| FRI, MAY 15, 2026

Join us for Shabbat by the Pool! Feel free to bring your dinner, we will bring the challah, grape juice, dessert and ruach! Join us for music, crafts, games, and…

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Pool Party Family Shabbat

| FRI, MAY 15, 2026

Join us for Shabbat by the Pool! Feel free to bring your dinner, we will bring the challah, grape juice, dessert and ruach! Join us for music, crafts, games, and…

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Pool Party Family Shabbat

| FRI, MAY 15, 2026

Join us for Shabbat by the Pool! Feel free to bring your dinner, we will bring the challah, grape juice, dessert and ruach! Join us for music, crafts, games, and…

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A Family Shavuot Celebration

| WED, MAY 06, 2026

A fun family Shavuot celebration inspired by the kibbutz, a shared farming community in Israel. Enjoy dairy foods, crafts, water games, and time together in the spirit of Shavuot.

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Red Cross Blood Drive at the J

| FRI, MAR 27, 2026

Red Cross Blood Drive at the J Family Hall Sunday, May 24 | 9am-2pm You’re invited to donate blood at our upcoming blood drive. Please invite friends and family and…

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Book Talk with Maya Arad

| MON, MAR 16, 2026

The acclaimed Israeli author Maya Arad, whose recent books were translated into English (Happy New Year and The Hebrew Teacher), will discuss her books, writing in Hebrew in the US.…

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Book Talk – The Root of the Guava Tree

| MON, MAR 09, 2026

Join us for a thoughtful conversation with Sonia Dacarret, presenting her memoir about growing up in Colombia with a Jewish mother and Christian Arab father. Together we will explore the…

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