Dear jkidphilly families,

We are so excited to officially welcome our new jkidphilly Director, Lisa Litman! Lisa comes to us with so much knowledge and expertise about Jewish engagement and education. You can read her full bio here.

And now…an introduction from Lisa: 

Hello jkidphilly families! I am proud to say I’m a native Philadelphian, and yes, I put mustard on my soft pretzels! At one time or another, home has been in Center City, Bucks County, Wynnefield, the Northeast, West Philly, and now Lower Merion, so I’ve come to know and love many of our neighborhoods. I am eager to meet you and play in your neighborhood soon.

My other name is “Bubbie,” a title to which I’ve always aspired. (Years ago I lent my voice to an early iPhone app, iBubbie, to help me get ready.)

My passion is helping people of all ages create meaningful — and sometimes new — Jewish traditions for their growing families. I am excited to work with the exceptional leaders and educators here at Jewish Learning Venture and around our fair city. 

Shabbat Shalom from Lisa, Gabby, and the jkidphilly team

Upcoming Events

Adult Cookie Decorating Party
Thursday, January 9 – 7:00pm
Main Line Reform Temple
410 Montgomery Ave.
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Register contact Maddy

Little Cooks with Books
Friday, January 10 – 10:30am
Makom Community
2013 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Center City)
Register or contact Ana

Pre-Shabbat Playdate
Friday, January 10 – 2:30pm
Shir Ami
101 Richboro Road
Newtown, PA 18940
Register or contact Bari

Camp Shabbat
Friday, January 10 – 5:30pm
Temple Sholom in Broomall
55 N. Church Lane
Broomall, PA 19008
Register or contact Lori

Tot Shabbat
Friday, January 10 – 5:45pm
Congregation Beth Israel
542 S. New Middletown Rd.
Media, PA 19063
Register or contact Adva

Little Cooks with Books: Hot Chocolate
Sunday, January 12 – 10:30am
Whole Foods Market
500 W. Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting PA 19462
Register or contact Donna

Beth Am Israel-Do It Jewish Arts and Crafts!
Sunday, January 12 – 11:00am
Beth Am Israel
1301 Hagys Ford Road
Penn Valley, PA 19072
Register or contact Sarah

Mom’s Night Out
Thursday, January 16 – 7:30pm
Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar
2865 South Eagle Rd.
Newtown, PA 18940
Register contact Bari

MLK Day of Service
MLK Day Monday, January 20 – 10:00am
Main Line Reform Temple
410 Montgomery Ave.
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Register or contact Kevin

MLK Day with Or Hadash, Camp Havaya and jkidphilly
MLK Day Monday, January 20 – 10:00am
Or Hadash
190 Camp Hill Rd.
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Register or contact Jacob

MLK Day with jkidphilly at Wesley
MLK Day Monday, January 20 – 10:30am
Wesley Enhanced Living
100 Halcyon Dr.
Media, PA 19063
Register or contact Stephanie

Tot Shabbat (Glenside) 1/24 at 5:30pm
“Community Helpers” Ambulance/EMS Tour (West Chester) 1/26 at 10:00am
Little Hands Make A Big Difference: a Family Volunteer Experience (Bala Cynwyd) 1/26 at 3:00pm
Congregation Beth Israel Israeli Story Time (Media) 1/26 at 11:00am

…and more!

Parent Ambassador programs are made possible by the jkidhilly Parent Ambassador Alliance and a grant from the Community Engagement Department at Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.