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4 p.m. *The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center* JFCS offers a variety of fun and engaging programs for older adults to build community and foster well-being. Young at Heart occurs every Wednesday at 2pm and rotates through different activities weekly. Join us for some or all of our activities, as we connect through music, movies, movement, and more! To learn more and register, [click here](http://jfcsphilly.link/YoungAtHeart).    **Shalom Momma Postpartum Group** Jan. 13, 20, 27 | 10 - 11:15 a.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17 | 10 - 11:15 a.m. *The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center* Looking for your parent village? The Shalom Momma Postpartum Group offers a welcoming space where new and returning parents can give and receive support, ask questions, and build a parent community close to home. Each week features a topic related to you and your baby, along with a song and a story. For more information, contact Rebecca Millner at [rmillner@adathisrael.org](mailto:rmillner@adathisrael.org).   **Golden Slipper Camp Virtual Information Session** Jan. 13, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. *Shir Ami* Start off 2026 with a delicious fresh start and join us for an inspiring hands-on cooking class led by two of Bucks County's own: Elena, a local nutritionist, personal trainer, and owner of Newtown's Vici Wellness Studio, and Chef Gladys, local chef and founder of "I Know a Place", a cultural agency that designs culinary and creative experiences centered on wellness and human connection. Together, they'll guide you through a nourishing, fun, and beginner-friendly winter menu designed to help you eat well, feel great, and bring more joy into the kitchen this year. Afterwards, we will all share this meal together. This special cooking class highlights how nutrition, shared cooking, and culinary creativity strengthen community as we all come together in the Shir Ami kitchen! To learn more and register, [click here](https://www.shirami.org/form/communitycooking).    **Seasons of Change: Art Class** Jan. 13, 20 & 27 2026 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. *The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center* Seasons of Change is a warm, creative space for older adults 60+ to explore life’s transitions through art. A collaboration between JFCS and New Horizons Senior Center, this group uses guided art-making to reflect on the paths we’ve walked, navigate the uncertainties of change, and imagine the possibilities ahead. No art experience is needed, just a willingness to share, create, and connect with others. To learn more and register, [click here](http://jfcsphilly.link/ArtClass).    **Community Music Group** Jan. 13 & 27, 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. *The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center* Join us in a fun and inclusive multigenerational space where people of all abilities can come together to create, listen, and grow through music! To learn more and register, [click here](http://jfcsphilly.link/musicgroup).    **Young at Heart: Cooking & Conversation** Jan. 14, 2026 | 2 - 4 p.m. Jan. 21, 2026 | 2 - 3 p.m. *The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center* JFCS offers a variety of fun and engaging programs for older adults to build community and foster well-being. Young at Heart occurs every Wednesday at 2pm and rotates through different activities weekly. Join us for some or all of our activities, as we connect through music, movies, movement, and more! To learn more and register, [click here](http://jfcsphilly.link/YoungAtHeart).    **MLK Day of Service**Jan. 19 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. *Various locations in Philadelphia* The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is proud to once again sponsor the [Global Citizen Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/public-affairs/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9Ir2NAfaJv7togi278tbaLRdrqwE1h6Qy6KYgYUDw12RP1rdk907JXtDqOt-hWNItW8rvY), which showcases a full list of volunteer opportunities you can do in commemoration of this national holiday.  To learn more, [click here](https://globalcitizen365.org/kingday/).   **Women's Philanthropy Now & Next**Jan. 21 | 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. *Virtual* Are you curious to see what’s new in Women’s Philanthropy? Do you want to get more involved? Hear directly from our Women’s Philanthropy leadership as they share what makes this community so powerful within the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Whether you’re new or already connected, this session is a great way to get inspired. To learn more and register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.zoom.us/meeting/register/iAj_wqWCQZ2UOeQdCrXUXQ#/registration).   **Engaging and Retaining Volunteers: Strategies for Long-Term Impact**Jan. 22 | 12 - 1:30 p.m. *Virtual* Volunteers are the heart of many organizations — but keeping them motivated, connected and committed can be a challenge. Hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, this workshop explores proven strategies for attracting the right volunteers, creating meaningful roles and building a culture of appreciation and growth. Participants will learn how to foster strong relationships, boost volunteer satisfaction and develop retention practices that ensure long-term organizational success and sustainability. To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.zoom.us/meeting/register/dp9gTUf6QfapPZYR0ZwddQ?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9hsNTrJLSoOkYtMDR2odEawsINcGTUon-Vav3RIUslxbUDqEwUVVn4FiMtsHGrRj3QOmcY#/registration).   **Professional Advisors Network Winter Event** Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. *Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia* Please join us for an evening of networking and learning, featuring "Top Ten Charitable Giving Mistakes Made by Donors or Their Advisors," a presentation by independent philanthropy advisor Rick Peck, CFP®, CAP®, IPA®. The evening will include drinks and kosher food from A La Karte. Register by Jan. 23 by[clicking here](https://jewishphilly.org/professional-advisor-network/winter-event).   **Women of Vision Book Review**Jan. 29 | 7 - 8 p.m. *Virtual* Join Women of Vision for a virtual book review and discussion of Angela Buchdahl’s "Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging.” The program will be led by literary presenter Beverly Rosen, a dynamic and popular leader in the cultural community. To learn more and register,[click here](https://jewishphilly.zoom.us/meeting/register/RDWwukRmRPufQ2h8h3XCmg#/registration).   **JFRE Members Dinner**Feb. 3 | 6 - 9 p.m. *Steak 48* Join the Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE) group for an exclusive members-only evening of cocktails and dinner at Steak 48, an award-winning contemporary steakhouse in downtown Philadelphia. Connect, network and mingle with fellow professionals in real estate and related industries while toasting JFRE’s accomplishments over the last year. To learn more and register,[click here](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/jfre/members-only-dinner/).   **Finance for Jewish Nonprofits: Building Financial Strength with Purpose**Feb. 12 | 12 - 1 p.m. *Virtual* Designed specifically for leaders and staff of Jewish nonprofit organizations, this workshop provides practical tools and knowledge to strengthen financial management and sustainability. Participants will gain a clear understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management and compliance — through the lens of Jewish values and community priorities. Whether you're new to financial oversight or looking to refine your skills, this session will help you build confidence in managing your organization’s finances with transparency, accountability and mission alignment. To register,[click here](https://jewishphilly.zoom.us/meeting/register/dp9gTUf6QfapPZYR0ZwddQ?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9hsNTrJLSoOkYtMDR2odEawsINcGTUon-Vav3RIUslxbUDqEwUVVn4FiMtsHGrRj3QOmcY#/registration).   **Young at Heart: Painting Mindful Mandalas** Jan. 28, 2026 | 2 - 4 p.m. *The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center* JFCS offers a variety of fun and engaging programs for older adults to build community and foster well-being. Young at Heart occurs every Wednesday at 2pm and rotates through different activities weekly. Join us for some or all of our activities, as we connect through music, movies, movement, and more! To learn more, [click here](http://jfcsphilly.link/YoungAtHeart).    **The LOVE Event** Jan. 28, 2026 | 2 - 4 p.m. *FamilyMatters* Join FamilyMatters for Trivia Night where love meets competition—all for a great cause! Grab your team of four, bring your best vibes, and get ready to score big for FamilyMatters. We’ll bring the trivia, the laughs, and the festive energy - you bring the heart. To learn more and register, [click here](https://familymattersnetwork.org/events/).    **Traces: Voices of the Second Generation Screening** Feb. 1, 2026 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. *Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center* In Traces, Voices of the Second Generation we hear directly from children of Holocaust survivors, known as the Second Gen. They tell their parents’ remarkable survival stories and explore what it was like to grow up with parents who survived history’s darkest of evils. To learn more and register, [click here](https://orhadash.zoom.us/j/87345749800).   \*\*\*   **The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Kehillah initiative works to foster vibrant Jewish communities. 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