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**: Create a light-inspired take-home craft that sparks creativity.
– **Museum Scavenger Hunt**: Embark on a fun scavenger hunt throughout the Museum.

**Second Hour:**
Experience the premiere of films from jkid4all’s project *We Belong at the Table*, highlighting traditions and history through food. Join filmmaker Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi and jkid4all Director Sarah Kolker as they explore the homes of five Jewish families of color, sharing their favorite recipes and culinary traditions.

You can choose to attend just the first hour or stay for the entire program. Films will also be available on our website for at-home viewing, along with a recipe box featuring over 20 delicious recipes.

This initiative by jkid4all, a project of Jewish Learning Venture, aims to celebrate and elevate the diverse stories of Sephardi, Mizrahi, and Jewish Families of Color, funded by a grant from the Jews of Color Initiative.”

Location: Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | 101 S. Independence Mall East | Philadelphia, PA 19106

Date and Time: Sunday, December 15, 2024, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Cost:  Free

Recommended Ages: Ages 3 and older (siblings always welcome!)

For more information: contact Sarah Kolker

Click here to register!

Pre-registration is required. Please register everyone, including both children and adults, who plan to attend.

Accommodations: Jewish Learning Venture provides accommodations for any child or family member with a disability to attend jkidphilly events. If you need an accommodation such as an ASL interpreter, a sensory toolbox, or if you have questions about the accessibility of any program or venue, please note so on our form or contact us. In most cases, our staff will need two weeks’ notice to provide accommodations, but we will do our best to meet your needs within any timeframe.

Covid Policy: For our in-person events, we’ll work together to take care of our community.

For indoor programming: Non-cloth (n95, KN95, surgical) masks are suggested for children ages 2 years+ and adults

For outdoor programming: Masks are optional

For all programming: Staying at home if anyone in the family has a cold, cough, fever, or other symptoms, or has been exposed to anyone with COVID-19.