"People"hood of the Book (Online)

Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23 | 7:30–9:00 pm

This program is a part of Summer Institute. Join Rabbi Jordy Callman to explore Jewish identity and peoplehood through the pages of contemporary novels. We've selected three novels written by Jewish authors and published within the last year that tell the stories of different expressions of Jewish identity. Each session will be stand alone.

July 9—This is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman

July 16—The Spoon and the Sea by Rachel Caplin

July 23—Sisters of Fortune by Esther Chehebar

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ADULT TRIPS OR RETREATS | HIGHLIGHTS

3 nights at the Hyatt Centric Philadelphia

3 dinners

Mini-bus transportation to/from all activities:

Historic Walking Tour – Discover essential highlights of the American Revolution with a professional historian in historic Philadelphia.

Mural Arts Walking Tour – Explore vibrant public art throughout the Queen Village and Bella Vista neighborhoods.

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens – Experience Isaiah Zagar’s immersive, mixed-media art environment.

Eastern State Penitentiary – Visit America’s first penitentiary and engage with exhibits that deepen understanding of the criminal justice system and its impact.

Friday Night Services at Rodeph Shalom – Worship at one of the oldest synagogues in the United States and connect with the local Jewish community.

Wilderness Generation at the Philadelphia Theater Company – Enjoy a powerful, funny, and deeply human world premiere by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames, exploring memory, family, and the legacies we carry.

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History – Tour the nation’s leading museum dedicated to the American Jewish experience within the broader sweep of American history.

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You are responsible for your transportation to and from Philadelphia. Please plan to arrive at the Hyatt Centric by 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 16th. Planned activities will conclude by 1:00 PM on Sunday, April 19th.

This itinerary includes significant walking and standing—rain or shine—including an extended period from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday.

Please note that this itinerary has been confirmed but changes may be required due to factors beyond our control.

ADULT TRIP | PRICING

The price per person is:

$1,580 for double occupancy; $1,975 for single occupancy.

The price does not include: transportation to/from Philadelphia, breakfasts, lunches, cocktails at dinner, parking at the hotel.

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Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 7:30 pmSaturday, May 2, 2026 | 7:30 pm Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 4:00 pm

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Mondays, October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, 15 | 6:00-9:00 pm

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Friday, September 12, 2025: 5:00-7:00pmFriday, October 10, 2025: 5:00-7:00pmFriday, November 14, 2025: 5:00-7:00pmFriday, December 5, 2025: 5:00-7:00pm

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December 9, 2025 | Rabbis Joel Sisenwine & Rachel Saphire - Celebrating Jewish Holidays w/ Children & Grandchildren

January 6, 2026 | Rabbi Jordy Callman - Navigating Antisemitism and Israel w/ Children & Grandchildren

February 3, 2026 | Rabbi Ben Rosen - Passing on Meaningful Family Stories

March 17, 2026 | Cantor Jodi Sufrin - Grandparenting Interfaith Grandchildren

April 6, 2026 | Mental Health Clinician Tamar Forman - Connecting Emotionally with Your Grandchildren

May 12, 2026 | Rabbi Philip Sherman - Grandparenting through a Jewish Lens

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Peer-Led Support Circles for Parents of School-Age Children K-12 | In PersonPeer-Led Support Circles to Process the Nova Exhibition | OnlinePeer-Led Support Circles to Process the Nova Exhibition | In PersonPeer-Led Support Circles - Open to All | In PersonPeer-Led Support Circles - Open to All | Online

Peer-Led Support Circles for Parents of School-Age Children K-12 | In Person
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