Dear jkidphilly families,

What are the hidden meanings behind the Purim story?

This week’s Torah portion interestingly includes the famous quote, “You shall not oppress (mistreat, pick on, bully) a stranger (outsider, unknown) because you were once strangers in Egypt” (Exodus 20:22).

Adding modern synonyms, we can see this as a lesson in the treatment of others. Perhaps the Purim story shows us the ultimate bully, Haman, in hopes that we avoid his mistakes in fearing those unlike ourselves.

Particularly during JDAIM, Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion month, we can learn from and appreciate others who have needs that are different than ours.

This weekend jkidphilly has a wide array of fantastic experiences to help you explore something new, from community helpers, stories in English and Hebrew, to no-bake hamantaschen.

Check out our calendar to find an inspiring event near you!

Vive la différence!

Lisa and the jkidphilly team

Upcoming Events

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

Dad’s Night Out at Station Tap House
Monday, February 24 – 7:00pm
The Station Taphouse
194 W Ashland St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Register or contact Dawn

Mom’s Night Out Dinner at Split Rail Tavern
Wednesday, February 26 – 7:30pm
Split Rail Tavern
15 N. Walnut Street
West Chester, PA 19380
Register or contact Robyn H.

Hamantaschen Bake with jkidphilly and Chabad of Delaware County
Sunday, March 1 – 10:00am
Havertown Reserve
9000 Parkview Dr.
Havertown, PA 19041
Register or contact Stephanie

Circle of Hands Family Volunteer at the JFCS
Sunday, March 1 – 2:00pm
The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Center of JFCS
345 Montgomery Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Register or contact Cindy

Purim Hamantashen Baking
Sunday, March 1 – 2:00pm
Temple Brith Achim
481 S. Gulph Road
King of Prussia, PA
Register or contact Ellen

Little Cooks with Books – Hamantaschen Baking with jkidphilly and Chabad of Lafayette Hill
Sunday, March 1 – 3:00pm
William Jeanes Memorial Library
4051 Joshua Rd.
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Register or contact Donna

Family Hamantash Bake
Sunday, March 1 – 4:00pm
McCaffrey’s Food Market
635 Heacock Rd.
Yardley, PA 19067
Register or contact Bari

Little Cooks with Books (Center City) 3/6 at 10:30am
Sensory-Friendly Purim with Celebrations! at Mishkan Shalom (Manayunk) 3/6 at 5:00pm
Shir-A-Mini – Music & Movement Series (Newtown) 3/8 at 9:15am
MLRT Purim Carnival (Wynnewood) 3/8 at 10:00am
Purim at NEST! (Center City) 3/8 at 10:30am
BTBJ Purim Carnival (Glenside) 3/8 at 11:00am
Purim Carnival Hamantaschen (Wynnewood) 3/8 at 11:00am
Beth Am Israel-Do It Jewish — Arts and Crafts (Penn Valley) 3/8 at 11:00am
OYR Community Purim Carnival (Elkins Park) 3/8 at 11:00am
BTBJ Purim Carnival (Glenside) 3/8 at 11:00am
Opening Doors to Parenting–Unlocking Bedtime (West Chester) 3/8 at 3:00pm
Purim Celebration and Hamantasch Bake (Doylestown) 3/10 at 4:30pm
Shabbat Dinner-Chatter Splatter (Conshohocken) 3/13 at 5:30pm
Tot Shabbat at Congregation Beth Israel (Media) 3/13 at 5:45pm
Sensory-Friendly Passover with Celebrations at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County (Richboro) 3/4 at 10:30am
Gaga, Games and Havdallah! (Wynnewood) 3/14 at 4:00pm
Opening Doors to Parenting–Unlocking Shabbat (West Chester) 3/15 at 3:00pm

…and more!

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