{"id":450641,"date":"2025-12-16T09:34:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T09:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/450641\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T09:34:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T09:34:20","slug":"7-events-in-jewish-philadelphia-dec-20-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/450641\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Events in Jewish Philadelphia Dec. 20-31"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-228187 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Weitzman-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\"  \/>xterior of the Weitzman Museum. Photo credit: Barry Halkin\/Halkin Photography<br \/>\nSaturday, December 20<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cirque Du Chanukah<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Kaiserman JCC presents a \u201cCirque du Chanukah\u201d show that incorporates music, acrobats, trampolines, juggling and more. Event runs from 5:45 to 9:30 p.m. Learn more at https:\/\/www.phillyjcc.com\/event\/chanukah2025\/.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, December 21<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gift Of Giving Store<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mercaz Philly is having teens volunteer to help families at a shelter during the holidays by making crafts, entertaining children, or cooking and serving lunch. Event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Learn more at https:\/\/forms.gle\/pUioZc3TGBorZmLM8.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, December 21<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHANUKAH in the Borough<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Temple Judea is partnering with Kehillat Hanahar Congregation for a Chanukah celebration that includes crafts for kids, a DJ, hot chocolate, jelly doughnuts and more. Event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn more at https:\/\/forms.gle\/pUioZc3TGBorZmLM8.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, December 24<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual Chinese Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Congregations of Shaare Shamayim is hosting their annual Chinese dinner catered by the Cherry Grill. Event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Learn more by contacting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jewishexponent.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"dab5bcbcb3b9bf9ab2bbbba8bfa9b2bbb7bba3b3b7f4b5a8bd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, December 24<\/p>\n<p><strong>Laughter &amp; Lo Mein<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Kaiserman JCC is having their annual tradition of movies and takeout on Christmas Eve with a screening of \u201cBad Shabbos\u201d for adults and \u201cHappy Feet\u201d for kids and families. Event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Learn more at phillyjcc.com\/event\/movienight2025\/.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, December 25<\/p>\n<p><strong>Being _ at Christmas!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Weitzman National Museum for American Jewish History presents its annual Dec. 25 of family fun, with all galleries open amid activities like face painting and a scavenger hunt for kids. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more at https:\/\/theweitzman.org\/events\/being___at-christmas-2025\/.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, December 31<\/p>\n<p><strong>Almost Midnight Party with Camp Kef &amp; JKidPhilly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Kaiserman JCC is having a New Year\u2019s Eve kid-friendly event with a glow dance party, interactive games, snacks, and crafts. Event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn more at https:\/\/www.phillyjcc.com\/event\/almostmidnight\/.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"xterior of the Weitzman Museum. 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