Self Defense Class

JCC – Koppelman Auditorium 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA, United States

An Evening to Learn how to handle yourself in the event of a threatened physical attack. Sponsored by the Starr family in memory of Sam. RSVP by 12PM 1/29/24

Free

Kids Instructed Paint Night Out at the J

Scranton JCC 601 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA, United States

JCC Camp Daleville Pop Up at the Scranton JCC. It's Kids Night Out - Instructed Paint Night Edition. Fee covers entry and cost of materials. RSVP Required. Space Limited.

$7 – $12

Rosenwald, a documentary

ZOOM

This virtual event is sponsored by Congregation B'nai Harim of the Poconos, on Sunday 2/18th, from 10:00 a.m. - noon. Together with the National Center for Jewish Films, a 95-minute documentary about Julius Rosenwald will be zoomed into your living room. A discussion will follow. Julius Rosenwald joined Booker T. Washington to build almost 5,000 […]

$18.00

JCC Open House & New Member Flash Sale

Tour and Enjoy Our Facilities for the Day. On Us!  Stop by and experience all the Scranton JCC has to offer! NEW MEMBER FLASH SALE: Save 25% Off Family, Couple, and Adult Memberships. See Why YOU Belong at The Center!

Free

1st Annual Winter Shabbaton

Jewish Discovery Center 216 Miller Road, Clarks Summit, PA, United States

This community Shabbaton will recreate that magical experience, uniting all ages in the embrace of Shabbat.

$15 – $500

A TREE OF LIFE: THE PITTSBURGH SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING

Marywood University | Nazareth Student Center 1300 University Ave, Scranton, United States

Marywood University presents a free film screening, A TREE OF LIFE: THE PITTSBURGH SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING followed by a Virtual Panel that includes AUDREY GLICKMAN & ANDREA WERNER.
Hear from the survivors and the Muslim and African American allies who came together to fight for LOVE not HATE.

Free

The Abayudaya Jews of Uganda

B’nai Harim 5349 Pocono Crest Road, Pocono Pines, United States +1 more

Please join us as we Zoom with Seth Jonadav, of the Abayudaya Jewish Community in Uganda, March 17th, at 9:00 AM.

Fostering Justice and Peace in Israel/Palestine

Unversity of Scranton 600 Linden Street (Brennan Hall Rm 228), Scranton, PA

Fostering Justice & Peace in Israel/Palestine: Palestinian & Jewish Perspectives on Current Realities & the Path Forward
Featuring Omar Dajani, professor of law, University of the Pacific and Mria Sucharov, professor of political science, Carleton University. Speakers will be joining virtually with an in-person audience and live-stream available.

Free

Temple Hesed Purim Extravaganza

Temple Hesed 1 Knox Road, Scranton, PA, United States

Barbie Pink Power Purim Shpiel: The Errors Tour! You won't want to miss Temple Hesed's fantastic (not plastic!) Purim lineup this year! Crafts, Games & Prizes | Pasta Dinner | Shpiel

Free
Recurring

Purim / פורים

Purim (“lots”, from the word pur, related to Akkadian pūru) commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian Empire from destruction in the wake of a plot by Haman, a story recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther (Megillat Esther).

JCC Purim Carnival

Scranton JCC 601 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA, United States

Purim Carnival at the Scranton JCC | Community Event | Free

Free