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Gems at the J | Paint & Sip Night: Menashe Kadishman

| MON, MAR 24, 2025

Join for a seasonal paint night for adults of all ages celebrating famous Jewish visual artists. This spring we will be inspired by the incredible work by Menashe Kadishman! This…

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Gems at the J | Conversational Hebrew

| MON, MAR 24, 2025

In initial discussion we will assess Hebrew levels and try speaking on finite subject matters. Intermittent review of grammar rules and build vocabulary to play out conjured scenarios in class…

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Gems at the J | Hebrew 101

| MON, MAR 24, 2025

Learn the Hebrew alphabet and special vowels. Put them together and master reading. Learn basic grammar rules, and practice them together with a limited vocabulary. Play simple games in Hebrew.…

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Gems at the J | Films about American Jewish Families

| MON, MAR 24, 2025

Small children; small problems. Big children, big problems: Films about American Jewish Families This series explores the journeys of Jewish families as their young adult children begin to assert their…

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Gems at the J | Picture Perfect Memories

| MON, MAR 24, 2025

A class focusing on smart phone photography basics. Have you wanted to use your phone’s camera to the best of its abilities? Have you wanted to capture memories of your…

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Gems at the J | Mind Your Nature

| MON, MAR 24, 2025

MIND YOUR NATURE! How nature can positively affect our minds $72 for entire course, $60 with fitness unlimited package, or $15 per drop-in Research shows that being in nature can reduce…

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Gems at the J | One Book, One Jewish Community

| MON, MAR 24, 2025

Instructor:  Rabbi Eric Yanoff, Adath Israel Class Dates: Wednesdays May 7th, May 14th, May 21st Join Rabbi Eric Yanoff for the annual “One Book, One Jewish Community” book club as…

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Gems at the J | Cholent and Conversations

| MON, MAR 24, 2025

Each month we will meet a different Rabbi or Jewish educator from the community, sharing their wisdom about Jewish connections in text impacting the world today with us! Cholent will be served. May 2 – Rabbi Baruch Davidson, Chabad of Bala 200 June 6 – Rabbi Eric Mollo, Main Line Reform Temple If you are having trouble registering for a drop-in class, please email Rachel 

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Gems at the J | Bookmark Zentangle

| MON, MAR 24, 2025

Zentangle® has been described as a spiritual art practice which enhances mindfulness and self-awareness, decreases stress, and calms the mind. In this relaxing, creative, meditative, and fun workshop, where no…

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Gems at the J | Evening Terrarium Workshop

| MON, MAR 24, 2025

Bring a little greenery into your home!  In this workshop with instructor Evin Rezavker, you will get the opportunity to design an upcycled terrarium for your home.  All materials are included. This program is being subsidized by a generous grant.

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