May 9, 2013
Start the weekend early, and head out tonight to enjoy the spring season at any number of the events lined up for this evening. Though storms may be in the forecast, cross your fingers and head to the season opening of Morgan’s Pier to taste chef George Sabatino’s new menu and gaze at lovely waterfront [...]
Read more»April 29, 2013
World-renowned entertainers, authors and experts come together to honor Jewish music during Philadelphia’s inaugural citywide Jewish Music Festival, presented by the Gershman Y. This nine-day celebration features an impressive roster that includes live performances, book readings and a participatory workshop. Events take place in five different venues across the city, including the Free Library and [...]
Read more»March 14, 2013
The Gershman Y is once again presenting its Philadelphia Seder after a successful event last year. While preserving the religious significance of Passover, the Gershman Y aims to put a fun spin on the beginning of the Jewish holiday. The Philadelphia Seder will begin with a cash bar at 5 p.m., and a three-course Seder [...]
Read more»December 28, 2012
The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival continues its 32nd Season with its acclaimed Documentaries & Dialogue Series, screening documentary films from the UK, Israel, Austria, Germany and the United States. Five Philadelphia premiere screenings will highlight the best of independent Jewish Documentary Cinema today starting with a special Opening Night, Monday, January 7, at 7:30 p.m. [...]
Read more»December 14, 2012
What better way to spend Christmas Eve, if not opening presents or baking cookies to leave out for Santa, than with some of America’s funniest comedians and a multi-course Chinese feast? The super popular Moo Shu Jew Show is returning for a fifth year at a new location: Ocean Harbor Restaurant in Chinatown. Experience Philadelphia’s [...]
Read more»December 6, 2012
Hanukkah 2012 is quickly approaching and the city is more than prepared with a plethora of Hanukkah celebrations planned at restaurants and museums around the city. The eight-day long holiday, December 8-16, is the perfect excuse to celebrate with friends and family over and over again. To help you do that, we’ve compiled a list [...]
Read more»December 5, 2012
[The holidays in Philadelphia are totally action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] • City Hall Tree Lighting: Tonight, Philadelphia’s official Christmas [...]
Read more»December 3, 2012
Back by popular demand for 2012 is Gershman Y’s Latkepalooza, returning this Sunday, December 9, 2-4 p.m. Be sure to wear those elastic waist pants: top restaurants will be whipping up their creative spin on the latke, serving everything from sweet potato to spinach and feta and everything in between. Participating restaurants include Audrey Claire, [...]
Read more»November 8, 2012
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] Thursdays in Philadelphia never leave you [...]
Read more»October 30, 2012
The Gershman’s Y’s Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival has a long history of presenting provocative films about the human condition, and this year they’ve really stepped up their game, with an exceptionally strong bill of fare. This colorful cinematic fall festival kicks off on Saturday, November 3. Its slate includes the Philadelphia premiere of several films [...]
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