Dear jkidphilly families,

How will you make a  difference?

Presidents’ Day started in 1880 in recognition of George Washington and the birth of our democracy. Over time it became a celebration of all presidents and their contributions to our country.

This is a great time to introduce children to the idea of building community through community service. Research shows that when children of any age take part in a community, they learn cooperation, compromise, self-regulation, and caring for others.

How wonderful that Presidents’ Day takes place during JDAIM – Jewish Disabilities and Inclusion Awareness Month. A community is richer and stronger when we appreciate the beautiful diversity of its people.

In a famous teaching, the renowned sage Hillel asks, “…if I am only for myself, what am I?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14), highlighting the necessity of thinking beyond oneself, standing up for what’s right, and taking initiative. Are you ready to take action? We have great volunteer opportunities this coming weekend as well as more Tu B’Shevat fun. Find events near you on our jkidphilly calendar.

Register for something today, because, as Hillel says, “If not now, when?”

Shabbat Shalom from Lisa and the jkidphilly team

Upcoming Events

Pre-Shabbat Playdate at Lulu’s Casita
Friday, February 14 – 10:30am
Lulu’s Casita
6 Cricket Ave.
Ardmore, PA 19003
Register or contact Cindy

Cookie Decorating and Friendship Celebration
Friday, February 14 –2:00pm
Simply Fresh by McCaffrey’s
200 W State St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Register or contact Dawn

Tot Shabbat at Congregation Beth Israel
Friday, February 14 – 5:45pm
Congregation Beth Israel
542 S. New Middletown Rd.
Media, PA 19063
Register or contact Adva

Little Hands Make a Big Difference- Jewish Relief Agency
Sunday, February 16 – 10:00am
Jewish Relief Agency
10980 Dutton Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Register or contact Bari

Winter Playdate at the Mall
Sunday, February 16 – 11:00am
Plymouth Meeting Mall
500 W Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Register or contact Donna

Cooking with PJ Library: Snowmen
President’s Day Monday, February 17 – 10:00am
Kaiserman JCC
45 Haverford Rd.
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Register or contact Cindy

Celebrate Tu B’Shevat with jkidphilly and Temple Ambler Arboretum
President’s Day Monday, February 17 – 10:00am
Temple Ambler Arboretum
Temple University, Ambler
580 Meetinghouse Road
Ambler, PA 19002
Bright Hall Lounge
Register or contact Robyn C.

Tu B’Shevat Birthday Party at the Barn Nature Center
Wednesday, February 19 – 5:00pm
Barn Nature Center
1283 Almshouse Rd.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Register or contact Dawn

Little Cooks with Books
Friday, February 21 – 10:30am
Makom Community
2013 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Center City)
Register or contact Ana

Mom’s Night Out
Saturday, February 15 – 7:00pm
Firepoint Grill
3739 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 190733
Register or contact Stephanie

Little Cooks with Books-No bake Hamantaschen with jkidphilly and Camp Ramah
Sunday, February 23 – 10:00am
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Center City)
Register or contact Ana

“Community Helpers” Police Station Tour
Sunday, February 23 – 11:00am
Westtown East Goshen Regional Police Department
1041 Wilmington Pike
West Chester, PA 19382
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Register or contact Robyn

Congregation Beth Israel Israeli Story Time
Sunday, February 23 – 11:00am
Congregation Beth Israel
542 S. New Middletown Rd.
Media, PA 19063
Register or contact Adva

Mom’s Night Out Dinner at Split Rail Tavern (West Chester) 2/26 at 7:30pm
Circle of Hands Family Volunteer at the JFCS (Bala Cynwyd) 3/1 at 2:00pm
Family Hamantash Bake (Yardley) 3/1 at 4:00pm
Little Cooks with Books (Center City) 3/6 at 10:30am

…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.