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jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: JBabies 10:30 am
jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: JBabies
Dec 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Description: Join jkidphilly at JBabies, a holistic social experience as we explore beautiful Jewish traditions and values through music, movement, and sensory stimulants. All are welcome! Location: An indoor location in Fort Washington, PA; please register for the exact address. Date and Time: Friday, December
Community Program: Shabbat Shabang — Young Family Shabbat! 5:00 pm
Community Program: Shabbat Shabang — Young Family Shabbat!
Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Description: Please join us for a free event marking the beginning of Shabbat! There will be pizza, songs, lighting of Shabbat candles, play time, and more! Open to families with kids 0-7 years old (and their older siblings). Please register so we know approximately how
jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: PJ Friday Tot Shabbat and Dinner 6:00 pm
jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: PJ Friday Tot Shabbat and Dinner
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Description: Please join us at a local synagogue at 6:00pm on Friday, December 6 for a special Shabbat experience for families with young children, followed by a catered community dinner at 6:30pm. This is a great experience to meet new families and connect with a
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jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Hanukkah Party with jkidphilly & the Schmooze Squad 9:30 am
jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Hanukkah Party with jkidphilly & the Schmooze Squad
Dec 8 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Description: Please join us at a local synagogue for a fun morning of Hanukkah crafting, celebration, and bagels! We will be partnering with the ‘Schmooze Squad’, a group of parents with young children to facilitate this exciting event! This program is geared towards preschool aged
jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Ohevteenies 9:30 am
jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Ohevteenies
Dec 8 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am
Description: Kiddos will love our interactive circle time, listening to stories, creating crafts, and special song sessions with Cantor Annelise Ocanto-Romo. This program is geared towards infants and toddlers up to age 4 and their grown up(s). Siblings are welcome. Parents, we will provide you
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jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Coffee Break 11:30 am
jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Coffee Break
Dec 10 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Description: Let’s get together for coffee and meet other jkid parents, make new friends and talk “all the things of raising Jewish kids.” Coffee is on us! Location: An indoor/outdoor (weather dependent) location in Ambler, PA; please register for the exact address. Date and Time:
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jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Coffee Break Conshy 11:00 am
jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Coffee Break Conshy
Dec 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Description: Take a break from your day, and join us once a month for coffee on Wednesdays in Conshy! We schmooze and connect over adulting and Jewish parenting. Beverages are on us. We hope to see you soon. Location: An indoor location in Conshohocken, PA;
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jkidaccess program: Sensory-friendly play at the Please Touch Museum 9:00 am
jkidaccess program: Sensory-friendly play at the Please Touch Museum
Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Description: Sensory-friendly dough play for Hanukkah at the Please Touch Museum with Adoughma Location: Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic Philadelphia, PA 19131 Date and Time: Sunday, December 15, 2024, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Cost:  Free Recommended Ages: Ages 3–6 (siblings always
jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Latkes for Hanukkah, Singing, and a Mitzvah! 10:30 am
jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Latkes for Hanukkah, Singing, and a Mitzvah!
Dec 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Description: Join jkidphilly and Mini Mensch Academy for delicious latkes and applesauce while singing and dancing with the fabulous Miss Andi Joseph. Then a Hanukkah book reading and making a “mitzvah bag” for anyone in need. Location: An indoor location in Broomall, PA; please register
jkidaccess program: Hanukkah Adoughma Dough Play at the Please Touch Museum 12:00 pm
jkidaccess program: Hanukkah Adoughma Dough Play at the Please Touch Museum
Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Description: Come play and celebrate Hanukkah with Adoughma play dough at the Please Touch Museum. Location: Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic Philadelphia, PA 19131 Date and Time: Sunday, December 15, 2024, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Cost:  Included in the cost of
Community Program: Challah Prince & Challah Junior 2:00 pm
Community Program: Challah Prince & Challah Junior
Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Description: The renowned Challah Prince is coming to the JCC on 12/15 at 2pm! Known for his mesmerizing challah braiding tutorials on TikTok and Instagram, Idan Chabasov will lead us in a hands-on challah-making demo.! Kids ages 5-10 can join in on the fun with
jkid4all program: Shine a Light 3:00 pm
jkid4all program: Shine a Light
Dec 15 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Description: Join us for our annual Shine a Light program in partnership with the Weitzman Museum of Jewish American History and Eteaches365! **First Hour:** – **Storytime in the PJ Library Corner**: Enjoy a delightful story session featuring a special visiting therapy dog. – **Craft Activity**:
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jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Coffee Meet Up (previously Walking Group) 10:00 am
jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Coffee Meet Up (previously Walking Group)
Dec 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Description: Join me for a Coffee Date Meetup at a cafe in Richboro. Enjoy good company, great conversation and meet new people. Kiddos are welcome and if they are at school, I’d love to see just you! I’ll buy the coffee, tea, or hot chocolate!
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jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: JBabies 10:30 am
jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: JBabies
Dec 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Description: Join jkidphilly at JBabies, a holistic social experience as we explore beautiful Jewish traditions and values through music, movement, and sensory stimulants. All are welcome! Location: An indoor location in Fort Washington, PA; please register for the exact address. Date and Time: Friday, December
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Christmas – JLV Closed
Christmas – JLV Closed
Dec 25 all-day
Jewish Learning Venture office is closed.
Hanukkah
Hanukkah
Dec 25 2024 – Jan 2 2025 all-day
Hanukkah begins the evening of December 25 and ends the evening of January 2. Find resources and more about Hanukkah here!
jkidphilly program: Being _____ at Christmas: Annual Day of Family Fun 10:00 am
jkidphilly program: Being _____ at Christmas: Annual Day of Family Fun
Dec 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Description: Snowy. Jewish. Happy. Caring. Buddhist. Generous. Family. Creative. Friendly. Sparkly. Fill in your own blank and join us for our annual day of family fun. ADVANCE TICKETS & PRICING *$20 Adults, Free for adult members *$15 All Kids, Free for kids of Family Level
Community Program: Chanukah Extravaganza! 6:30 pm
Community Program: Chanukah Extravaganza!
Dec 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Description: Come with your families and friends to a Chanukah celebration open to Jews from anywhere! -Delicious Dairy Buffet-Special Kids Chanukah Craft Station-Lighting 6 Ft Menorah-Chanukah Gelt Give Away and Prizes-Exciting Game Show Challenge-And MUCH MORE! RSVP at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/chanukah-extravaganza–24 Hosting Organization(s): Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center
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Community Program: Center City Kehillah Chanukah 5:00 pm
Community Program: Center City Kehillah Chanukah
Dec 26 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Description: Join Center City Kehillah for a Chanukah celebration! All ages are invited for an evening of music, prayer ceremony, candle lighting and sufganiyot (jelly donuts). Hosting Organization(s): Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Location: Rittenhouse Square, 1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Accessibility Information: Barrier
Community Program: Lansdale Menorah Lighting 6:00 pm
Community Program: Lansdale Menorah Lighting
Dec 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Description: All are invited to join in the annual Hanukkah Menorah Lighting at Railroad Plaza on December 26 at 6pm. This celebration is for all ages and will include a performance by the Horns of Hanukkah, food, crafts, and more. Thanks to PJ Library, children
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jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Hanukkah Candle Lighting and Dough-neg 6:00 pm
jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Hanukkah Candle Lighting and Dough-neg
Dec 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Description: Join jkidphilly families at a local synagogue for a family Hanukkah and Shabbat celebration! Bring your own personal menorah* (candles will be provided!) and join families as we all light candles together at 6:00pm. Then, we will enjoy a Glowstick Shabbat family service featuring
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jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Sufganiyot Snowmen and Hanukkah cookies! 10:00 am
jkidphilly Parent Ambassador program: Sufganiyot Snowmen and Hanukkah cookies!
Dec 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Description: On this winter break, join jkidphilly and Mini Mensch Academy to celebrate Hanukkah along with Scott Noye of Chef Dad’s Table as we make Sufganiot Snowmen and Iced Hanukkah cookies! Stories and a craft too! Location: An indoor location in Broomall, PA; please register
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