Grades 9 and 10 Civil-Rights Trip
Thu–Sun / Nov 6–9 / Alabama and Georgia
Hosted by Ariel Glueck and Rabbi Pink, we will hear from people who fought for their rights and learn about advocacy through a Jewish lens.
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America turns 250 in 2026, and we’re marking the milestone with a yearlong celebration! Join us as we dive into the many facets of America’s past, present, and future and discover how Jews have helped shape—and continue to shape—our nation’s story.
Adult Engagement Programs
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Tue / Dec 2
The Soul of America: Our Nation at 250
87th Street and Online
Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham joins Rabbi Cosgrove in dialogue for a closer look at key moments in America’s history at this milestone anniversary.
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Fri–Sat / Jan 30–31
Leiman Maisel Family Shabbaton
87th Street and Online
Dr. Jonathan Sarna, Professor of America Jewish History
Our Shabbaton will focus on the American Jewish experience and the unique ways Jewish life and culture have been shaped by America and vice versa.
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Wed / 10 Sessions / February 4
American Democracy and Judaism: The Great Experiment
Online
Rabbi Charles Savenor
7:00 pm
George Washington wrote in 1790 that "the establishment of our new Government seemed to be the last great experiment for promoting human happiness." At a moment when American society is divided, and antisemitism and other forms of hatred on the rise, this great experiment seems to be on shaky ground. -
Fri / Mar 13
Community Shabbat Dinner with Jeffrey Rosen
87th Street
Join us for dinner with Jeffrey Rosen. Rosen, an American legal scholar, is the president and CEO of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
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Tue / May 5
Stephen Sondheim: Art Isn’t Easy
87th Street
Follow Sondheim through the tumult of his early life and his rise to fame and take a closer look at the complex inner world of one of the 20th century’s most beloved theatrical composers.
Travel Opportunities
Adult Civil Rights Trip to the South
Mon–Wed / Feb 9–11
Learn about pivotal moments in America's struggle for racial equality by exploring key sites on the civil rights trail through the South. Participants will trace this movement from the past through the contemporary issues still at play and will study the role of Jewish communities in the story.
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Grade 8 Philadelphia Trip
Sat–Sun / Mar 7–8 / Philadelphia
Explore this historic American city with us. We will visit the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History and go on a walking tour to understand the founding of America.
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Adult Day Trip to Philadelphia
Sun / Apr 26
Travel back to America's founding on this day trip to Philadelphia, where we will go on guided tours of cultural sites, including the Museum of hte American Revolution and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.
Registration coming soon.
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Grades 9 and 10 Civil-Rights Trip
Thu–Sun / Nov 6–9 / Alabama and Georgia
Hosted by Ariel Glueck and Rabbi Pink, we will hear from people who fought for their rights and learn about advocacy through a Jewish lens.
Register -
Adult Civil Rights Trip to the South
Mon–Wed / Feb 9–11
Learn about pivotal moments in America's struggle for racial equality by exploring key sites on the civil rights trail through the South. Participants will trace this movement from the past through the contemporary issues still at play and will study the role of Jewish communities in the story.
Learn More and Register -
Grade 8 Philadelphia Trip
Sat–Sun / Mar 7–8 / Philadelphia
Explore this historic American city with us. We will visit the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History and go on a walking tour to understand the founding of America.
Register -
Adult Day Trip to Philadelphia
Sun / Apr 26
Travel back to America's founding on this day trip to Philadelphia, where we will go on guided tours of cultural sites, including the Museum of hte American Revolution and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.
Registration coming soon.
Teen Programs
Grades 8 and 9 Sunday Civics Seminar
Sun / Nov 16, Dec 7, Jan 11, Mar 1, Apr 19, May 3 / 11:00 am / 87th Street
Led by Rabbi Pink and Ariel Glueck, the seminar will include sessions by other PAS rabbis as well as guest speakers. It is designed to help students understand what it means to be a Jewish American and how to think about current events and issues in America through a Jewish lens. Particiapants will get to know other organizations that are addressing these issues and learn how volunteering may make a positive impace on our community.
Grades 10–12 Oral History Project
Sun / Nov 16, Dec 7, Mar 1, 8, Apr 19 / 1:30 pm / 87th Street
Join us in interviewing seniors in our community. You will learn about the interview and podcast processes, build relationships with elders, hear about theri lives as Jewish Americans, and produce a podcast episode.
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Grades 8 and 9 Sunday Civics Seminar
Sun / Nov 16, Dec 7, Jan 11, Mar 1, Apr 19, May 3 / 11:00 am / 87th Street
Led by Rabbi Pink and Ariel Glueck, the seminar will include sessions by other PAS rabbis as well as guest speakers. It is designed to help students understand what it means to be a Jewish American and how to think about current events and issues in America through a Jewish lens. Particiapants will get to know other organizations that are addressing these issues and learn how volunteering may make a positive impace on our community.
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Grades 10–12 Oral History Project
Sun / Nov 16, Dec 7, Mar 1, 8, Apr 19 / 1:30 pm / 87th Street
Join us in interviewing seniors in our community. You will learn about the interview and podcast processes, build relationships with elders, hear about theri lives as Jewish Americans, and produce a podcast episode.
Music Center presents Freedom Concert
Tue / Jun 2 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street and Online
Celebrate America's miletone birthday with an evening of music, highlighting the Jewish American story through song. Featuring Cantors Azi Schwartz, Mira Davis, Music Director David Enlow, and guests.
