5/19/13
Philadelphia Israel Independence Day Festival
JCHS will join the Philadelphia community in celebrating Israel’s 65th birthday as we head to the Philadelphia Israel Independence Day Festival! Busses will be departing various JCHS locations. RSVP’s are REQUIRED. Read More »
4/7/13
Yom Hashoah Holocaust Memorial Ceremony
Featuring readings and performances by our own JCHS students and led by our Knesset Class. Parents are invited to attend. Day students in Mandell’s Resistance & Rescue, and Confronting the Shoah courses will have a special trip to meet with Holocaust survivors. Read More »
5/3/13
Jew-U: Spring College Campus Road Trip
Save a family trip up and down the Eastern Seaboard shlepping from school to school. Sign up for the JCHS Jew-U: College Campus Road Trip. Over the course of 3 days we will visit: the University of Maryland, University of Delaware, American, & George Washington Universities. We will meet with representatives from academic programs, student clubs, and of course Hillels on campus! Read More »
1/15/13
A Taste of Gratz
This winter break don't miss out on the chance to learn from amazing teachers with dozens of local Jewish teens. Join the Western Branch at Barrack for the Winter Mini-Mester! Read More »
1/20/13
A Party on the Ice
Sunday January, 20, 12:00pm - Join all your JCHS friends, and Jewish teens from around Philadelphia, as we hit the ice at the Rink at Old York Road. ALL ARE WELCOME! Check out the event on facebook and let everyone know you'll there! Read More »
1/19/13
Youth Leadership Summit
January 19-20, 2013 JCHS will be holding its annual Summit, full of Student Leadership workshops, food, fun activities, and even a trip out to hit the ice! We hope to see many of you there. Register online TODAY! Read More »
1/6/13
Israel on Campus: The Real Story
THIS SUNDAY JCHS is hosting a discussion with alumni, led by Asaf Romirowsky and featuring a keynote talk by Deputy Consul General of Israel in Philadelphia, Mr. Elad Strohmayer. All are invited for this excellent morning. Read More »
11/7/12
College Campus Road Trip
Let JCHS be your teen’s guide to Jewish life on local campuses! We will show you a side of college you will NOT find on the typical admissions tour. Read More »
Gratz College Announces New JCHS Director
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ruth Schapira as director of the Gratz Jewish Community High School, effective immediately. Following an extensive search process, we found our successful candidate within our own community! Please join us in congratulating Ruth on her new position. Read More »
What I Learned from Hannah: A Tale of Disabilities & Intergenerational Love
I would like to tell you about my beloved student Hannah. She has been a committed participant in the ATID (Advocacy, Transitions, Involvement and Development) program since its inception six years ago. At that time a Kehillah director relayed a request for Judaic programming to JCHS from a new assisted living community. Read More »
