FRIDAY, MAY 22
SHAVUOT LUNCH & LEARN
Join the Congregations of Shaare Shamayim for Shavuot services, followed by a lunch and learn session led by Rabbi Sandi Berliner. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Congregations of Shaare Shamayim. For more information, contact the synagogue office at 215-677-1600.
FRIDAY, MAY 22
COMMANDMENTS, CRAFTS & CONES
Take the whole family to a kids’ Shavuot program, where they can build and stuff their own Torah, delve into a Torah sticker activity, indulge in an ice cream party, enjoy a food art adventure and win prizes. The event runs from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Shul at Newtown. Register at tinyurl.com/yc2pp7aj.
TUESDAY, MAY 26
JCRC MINI VIRTUAL SUMMIT ON ANTISEMITISM
Hear from experts on how the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is addressing antisemitism at the state level and highlighting certain policies and enforcement efforts to safeguard Jewish communities and uphold civil rights. The panel consists of Rep. Jared G. Solomon, Senior Counsel to the Attorney General Greg Rowe, and Director of Policy, Intergovernmental Affairs, & Mediation at the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Alana M. Burman. The event runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom. Register at tinyurl.com/jewishphillyzoom.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
YOUNG AT HEART: CHAIR YOGA
Join Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia for a chair yoga session. JFCS offers a variety of engaging programs for older adults to build community and foster well-being. The event runs from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Brodsky Center. Register at jfcsphilly.link/YAH1.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
JEWISH LEARNING VENTURE’S ANNUAL CELEBRATION
Gather, celebrate and support the ongoing work of Jewish Learning Venture, a nonprofit organization based in Jenkintown. This year, celebrate 18 years of PJ Library in Philadelphia and its lasting impact on Jewish families across the region. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Register at jewishlearningventure.org/celebration-2026.
THURSDAY, MAY 28
GEMS AT THE J: JEWISH PHILADELPHIA TOUR
Join the Kaiserman JCC’s Gems at the J for a doubleheader tour of the Weitzman Museum followed by Mikveh Israel, the oldest synagogue in Philadelphia. The group will stop for an early lunch before the tour at The Bourse food court in Old City. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $36. Register at phillyjcc.com/event/jewishphillytour.
THURSDAY, MAY 28
GROW WITH JEVS
Celebrate JEVS Human Services’ fourth GROW with JEVS, the agency’s annual fundraising event. The event runs from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Crystal Tea Room. For more information, email Katie at [email protected].
THURSDAY, MAY 28
ONLY IN AMERICA GALA HONORING JANE & STUART WEITZMAN
Join the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in honoring Jane and Stuart Weitzman with the Only in America Award, which recognizes the achievements and contributions of American Jews who have significantly impacted American society and culture, often despite facing antisemitism and prejudice. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Plaza New York. Register at theweitzman.org/OIAWeitzman.