Two KleinLife members play chess. (Photo Courtesy of KleinLife)

By JE Staff

 

Tuesday, August 19

Cook for a Friend

Join Congregation Beth El of Bucks County for a delicious lesson on cooking healthy and nutritious meals from 4 to 7 p.m. The meals you make will be packaged and served to seniors in Northeast Philadelphia associated with KleinLife. For more information, go to bethelyardley.org. 375 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA 19067.

 

Tuesday, August 19

Mah-jongg

Come to the Germantown Jewish Centre at 3 p.m. for the weekly cohort of mah-jongg and friendly connection. To learn more, go to germantownjewishcentre.shulcloud.com. 400 W Ellet St., Philadelphia, PA 19119.

 

Tuesday, August 19

Food Insecurity Committee: Packing at Old Pine Community Center

Society Hill Synagogue will join together at the Old Pine Community Center to help address the issue of food insecurity, which impacts one in five Philadelphians. This event helps provide food for around 30 families who live in the Courtyard Apartments at South 4th St. and Washington Ave. For more information, go to societyhillsynagogue.org. 401 Lombard St., Philadelphia, PA 19147.

 

Thursday, August 21

Gems at Bucks County: Learn and Lunch

Kaiserman JCC is hosting an event at Shir Ami in Newtown from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. that will give participants the chance to eat, chat and learn something, too. Hosted by instructor Steve Mandel, this class is a part of the Gems at the J program for older adults. There is more information available at phillyjcc.com. 101 Richboro Road, Newtown, PA 18940.

 

Thursday, August 21

Mah-Jongg Club

From 1 to 3 p.m. at Society Hill Synagogue, the Mah-Jongg Club is meeting for a fun session with players of all skill levels. Come together and make friends or see old ones. Coffee and pastries will be provided. See more information at societyhillsynagogue.org. 418 Spruce St., Philadelphia 19106.

 

Sunday, August 24

Disability Services Bowl-a-Thon 2025

The Katz JCC’s Bowl-a-thon is back! From 2 to 4 p.m. at Laurel Lanes, you can bowl with family and friends and enjoy pizza and drinks. Proceeds will help people with disabilities. You can get more information at katzjcc.org. 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003.

 

Sunday, August 24

Israeli Pool Party

As the summer enters its final stretch, celebrate Israeli culture with a fun pool party from noon to 3 p.m. at the Kaiserman JCC. The party costs $18 per family for those with a pool membership and $36 for those without one. You can learn more at phillyjcc.com. 45 Haverford Road, Penn Wynne, PA 19096.

 

Sunday, August 24

Sunday Morning Minyan and Schmooze

Check out a casual morning of Torah and conversation at Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel from 9 to 10:30 a.m. With a spirited musical service and good conversation, this event will be a great way to wrap up the weekend. More information is available at bzbi.org. 300 South 18th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

 

Wednesday, August 27

Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution

From 7 to 10:30 a.m., join Congregation Rodeph Shalom for a session of giving back. Breaking Bread on Broad sees attendees package diapers, hygiene supplies and, of course, food, for the community’s less fortunate members. For more information or to volunteer, contact [email protected]. 615 North Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19123.

 

Friday, August 29

Apartment Gardening

Check out this event with Jewish Family and Children’s Service and a master gardener from the PennState Extension system to learn how to cultivate a container garden, small or large. Free seeds and pots will be provided! The event runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information, contact Stephanie Walls at [email protected]. 6434 Castor Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19149.