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The Unique way a Jewish Art Center Unites People Through SpiritualitySince I was a little girl, people watching has been one of my favorite activities. I’d wonder what the elderlyBus Stop Greeting Leads to Gallery Unveiling for Man with MSZalman Wircberg faced a dilemma: He had no idea who or what to showcase at the Old City Jewish Art Center in FConnecting Sacred Wisdom to Jewish Art at Old City Gallery"So a priest and a rabbi walk into an art gallery and ..."Artist in Residence Explores Genesis in Old City GalleryIf you ask Igal Fedida what inspires him, he’ll give you a seemingly simple answer: everything.Souls ShotThe numbers representing American gun violence are beyond staggering.Painter Creates A Century’s Worth of ArtNinety-eight-year-old artist Philip Cohn has a rotund gray and white cat that loves to walk figure-eights arouJewish Arts Options Abound in Coming WeeksWith the Super Bowl still more than a week away, how can you spend your free time before settling in to watch Stanley Carr Jr.: Art that HealsThere is no better response to the loss of control than gaining the freedom of self-expression. Art as a theraThe Art of InfertilityLisa Grunberger thought she had all the time in the world by 39 years old to have a child; infertility never cMeet Philly's Very Own Jewish Fashion BloggerI just had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: Birthright. I am one of 400,000 Jewish young people from 66 countPhilly’s Jewish Arts Community Survives, Even Thrives OnlineThe National Museum of Jewish American History filed for bankruptcy last month — then things got worse, not ju‘The Art of Grief and What Follows’ at OCJAC Explores Grief Through AbPhiladelphia-based artist Tremain Smith wasn’t sure what to expect when Rabbi Zalman Wircberg, director of theScott Weiner’s Celebrity Photos Chronicle Rock ‘n’ Roll History“I am a painter of wounds. Revealing the wound invites healing,” writes Tremain Smith in The Art of Grief and Gleaning Jewish Wisdom Through ArtOn the first Friday of every month, the quiet cobblestone streets of Old City Philadelphia are reborn into a bFundraising Event Artfully Honors JEVS Past DirectorWhat Lee Casper started, JEVS Human Services stepped in and finished.Old City Jewish Art Center Exhibit Demystifies InfertilityFor something that affects nearly one in eight couples, infertility is far too often misunderstood.Tree-Focused Show to Benefit Tree of LifeA Philadelphia art exhibit featuring trees and nature benefitting Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue buildingYou Should Know…Sasha ZeigerWhere were you when you first watched Dreamworks’ 1998 film “The Prince of Egypt’’?Spotlight on JosephBarbara Hines rarely misses her weekly Torah portion, immersing herself in the stories, values and lessons likOld City Jewish Art Center Exhibit Demystifies InfertilityInteresting things happen when a painter lays down the brush; consider the work of the unconventional artists ‘Pop Art Rabbi’ to Install Sukkah ProjectThere was a time when Rabbi Yitzchok Moully, known as The Pop Art Rabbi, wondered if he should continue to paiTremain Smith at the Old City Jewish Arts CenterRabbi Zalman Wircberg had never heard of Tremain Smith when someone attending an exhibit at the Old City JewisFrom Founding Mothers to ARTsisters: Defining the American DreamWhile Democrats will be making history at the Wells Fargo Center next month, local female artists will be showOCJAC Debuts Exhibit for Tisha, Tu B’AvOld City Jewish Arts Center is interested in exploring new beginnings this month in more ways than one.'Art for Jevs'Art for JEVS grew from friendship among artists, and a desire to do good. The exhibition and sale includes worPainter Pushes 90, Keeps ActiveZelda Edelson’s solo exhibition in November at the Old City Jewish Art Center wasn’t the first time that she’sMeet Philly's Very Own Jewish Fashion BloggerThe Holocaust is about as dark as subject matters come, but Old City Jewish Arts Center is hoping to send a hoOCJAC Student ReviewIt was a bone chilling Friday night, as I stumbled through the old arts district of Philadelphia, not cognisanDestruction & Rebuilding: a group exhibitionOpen Monday - Saturday 11-5pm, Sundays 11 - 4 PMDENISE H. COOPERMAN: SOLO EXHIBITIONDenise H. Cooperman is an artist and Interior Designer who has been creating art in various mediums for over 3Former Student’s Work Celebrates Joy of PurimFor Robin Halpren-Ruder, art is a way to present her attitude to the world.Celebrating the BountyThe Bible continues to be a wellspring of inspiration. Its passages reflect the times and traditions of its au“47 Pieces”ART THERAPY: DREW FEITH TYE AT OLD CITY JEWISH ART CENTER By Pamela J. ForsythePhilly’s Jewish Arts Community Survives, Even Thrives OnlineHave you ever wanted to take a peek and see what the most remote part of the world looks like? Starting tomorrAdam Konisberg: Paradise and FreedomAdam Konigsberg was born to the accomplished painter, Sylvia Blatt Konigsberg. She gave her son a box of paintA Reflection of You Heralds Season of IntrospectionIn the Jewish calendar, Elul is the season of self-examination and amendment: A new year begins and atonement Finding My Feet AgainA crowd gathered at the Old City Jewish Art Center on a bright Sunday afternoon to view its most recent exhibiFrom Founding Mothers to ARTsisters: Defining the American DreamJerry Jofen’s collages and paintings evoke the complexity and subtlety of life. Arranged layer upon layer they20/20 Photo Festival© Alexander Artway, Grand Central Station, c. 1930'sPoints of ViewFor seniors who've had intense careers, retirement might imply leisure-time. But for a Main Line couple, the gTWIST OUT CANCERThis unique celebration of survivorship and hope pairs those touched by cancer (previvors, survivors, and careScott Weiner’s Celebrity Photos Chronicle Rock ‘n’ Roll HistoryIn some circles, Philadelphia photographer Scott Weiner has become as legendary as the subjects of his work.I MADE IT: DIANA T. MYERS AT 80The Old City Jewish Art Center is pleased to announce its December 2025 exhibit, I Made It: Diana T. Myers at Back to NatureAdelson Galleries is excited to announce our collaboration with OCJAC, the Old City Jewish Art Center in PhilaCelebration of TreesOld City Jewish Art Center, presents Celebration of Trees, small group show featuring installation, paintings,Harmony in DiversityOld City Jewish Art presents “DEEP SIX: Harmony in Diversity”, from May 1-28, 2017. Deep Six is a group of sixDestruction & Rebuilding: a group exhibitionOLD CITY JEWISH ART CENTER IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE A GROUP AUGUST ART EXHIBITION. THIS EXHIBITION WILL EXPLORE A Philosophical Journey into BeingThe Old Jewish Arts Center presents A Philosophical Journey into Being, a show featuring the internationally aDESTRUCTION AND REBUILDING: A GROUP EXHIBITIONOld City Jewish Art Center is pleased to announce a group July Art Exhibition. This exhibition will explore enUpcoming Exhibition:To schedule an appointment please call or emailTHE GIFTOCJAC invites you to experience our new exhibition, The Gift , on view from May 1 through May 31. Featuring woPhiladelphia Artist: Berny BrownsteinBusiness leader in Philadelphia is sharing his personal art collection with the public. Through the end of mar