Dear jkidphilly families,

Why is MLK Day different from all other holidays?

MLK Day is the only holiday I can think of where the celebration takes place primarily outside the home. There is no specific religious obligation or special food. It is instead, a call to action and a true reflection of tzedakah — righteous giving. And it’s not about giving money, but giving of our time and energy.

We have MLK Day programs in lots of neighborhoods for all age ranges, so find one that works for your family. Which of these fun and energetic jkidphilly MLK Day programs will you choose? Maybe I’ll see you there!

Shabbat Shalom,

Lisa and the jkidphilly team

Upcoming Events

Mom’s Night Out
Thursday, January 16 – 7:30pm
Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar
2865 South Eagle Rd.
Newtown, PA 18940
Register or 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 Mitzvah Visit at Ann’s Choice
MLK Day Monday, January 20 – 10:30am
Ann’s Choice Warminster
3000 Ann’s Choice Way
Warminster, PA 18974
The Rose Garden building
Register or contact Dawn

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

MLK Day of Service at the NMAJH
MLK Day Monday, January 20 – 2:15pm
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 South Independence Mall East
(Corner of 5th and Market Streets)
Center City, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Register or contact Ana

Tot Shabbat
Friday, January 24 – 5:30pm
BTBJ Synagogue
1001 Paper Mill Rd.
Glenside, PA 19038
Register or contact Andrea

“Community Helpers” Ambulance/EMS Tour
Sunday, January 26 – 10:00am
Good Fellowship Ambulance and EMS Training Institute
600 Montgomery Avenue
West Chester, PA 19380
Register or contact Robyn H.

Congregation Beth Israel Israeli Story Time
Sunday, January 26 – 10:00am
Congregation Beth Israel
542 S. New Middletown Rd.
Media, PA 19063
Register or contact Adva

Music and Mindfulness for Mensches (Ft. Washington) 2/2 at 9:30am
Beth Am Israel-Do It Jewish — Arts and Crafts (Penn Valley) 2/9 at 11:00am
Tu B’Shevat Craft and Coffee (Narberth) 2/9 at 2:00pm
Pre-Shabbat Playdate at Lulu’s Casita (Ardmore) 2/14 at 10:30am
Tot Shabbat at Congregation Beth Israel (Media) 2/14 at 5:45pm
Little Hands Make a Big Difference- Jewish Relief Agency (Philadelphia) 2/16 at 10:00am

…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.