EVENTS
Details to come but if you can’t make it to France, Paris will come to you.
Be transported at Gabrielle Dress Shop as we unveil the most fabulous gowns, special event and cocktail dresses for spring 2026.
Please join us for a screening of the acclaimed film Code Name: Ayalon at the 2025 JNF National Conference taking place at the Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, Florida.
Afterward a dessert reception plus Q and A with Producer Laurel Fairworth, Executive Vice- Chairman of the Society for Preservation of Israel’s Heritage Sites, (SPIHS)Noa Gefen and others.
Exclusive golf course Aronimink in Newtown Square plays host to the Barkann Family Healing Hearts annual fundraiser to help first responders who have experienced a tragedy.
The event is sold out with VIP’s such as Mike Schmidt, Seth Joyner, John LeClair and many more super star athletes joining in the fun.
The Katz JCC in Cherry Hill is hosting its annual ABC festival. It boasts a dynamic lineup of new books from best-selling authors and work from talented artists, filmmakers and entertainers.
Events are family friendly and many free to the public. Check out www.katzjcc.org
Liberty Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley hosts a VIP happy hour to meet artist Kara Mshinda. Her works will be featured at Commonweal Art Gallery until mid-May in honor of Mother’s Day. Mshinda photographed her young daughter during the pandemic at play. Then scanning and digitalizing these images she used them to form one of a kind collages. The series highlights the unique bond between Mother and Daughter. The collection was videotaped for a segment on Channel 6 FYI Philly.
Commonweal Art Gallery 1607 Latimer Street Philadelphia
Liberty Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley, Eric Salmansohn
Kara Mshinda and Ermel Martinez will be showcasing their latest works at Commonweal Art Gallery 1607 Latimer Street. On display Mshinda’s digital photo collages for Mother’S Day depicting the special relationship forged with her young daughter during the pandemic.
Martinez utilizes mixed media on tambourines to express his recent move to the South after having spent his entire career in Philadelphia.
www.commonweal.gallery. Check for family friendly activities that support the show
Discover how how art and science intersect. Artists Adam Lovitz and Seneca Weintraut illustrate through their works of mixed media the magic and mystery that is the world beyond
Check out Commonweal Gallery’s new photography show featuring Jamie Alvarez and Sheldon Omar Abba’s captivating images depicting Kensington and Fishtown.
Opening party Friday February 11, 2022, starting at 6 PM.
Show runs for 5 weeks. We offer activities for the whole family all during the month.
Kognition, Philadelphia’s fastest growing artificial intelligence company, has been selected to present at the AI Industry Synapse Showcase in Tampa, Florida. Innovators will share ideas, projects, resources and solutions to fight the pandemic. The event featuring thought leaders from around the country will be held virtually. There will be live sessions, workshops and interactive Q & A.
AI company Kognition and its partner Pennoni host a Webinar to discuss what is being done to track, trace and notify to keep the workplace and other facilities safe and healthy. Join us via Zoom to hear AI latest developments and cutting edge solutions. Q and A to follow.
WHERE: Zoom http://pennoni.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iDXVF7vqROilPnlid2r5oQ
Show Me The Money is the title of the second in a series of events for the Lifesciences community. During this fun but informative evening we will share how to access necessary capital to grow your business. Speakers Attorney Rachael Bushey, Pepper Hamilton, Liberty Wealthy Management Eric Salmansohn, Morgan Stanley, Executive Director Joe Romano, Morgan Stanley and special guest Ray Stevens, VP Velicept will help you find the right solution.
Bourbon tasting with Rich Laver and light bites to follow
Wayne Edwards Workshop, custom clothier will be showcasing what’s hot for men for the holidays. Join us at the Prime Rib in center city Philadelphia for a rare bourbon tasting, hors d’oeuvres and a chance to meet nationally recognized fabric expert Luke Mayes from legendary brand Dormeuil.
www.wayneedwardsworkshop.com
LifesciencesPA and Morgan Stanley financial services partner on its next in a series “Show Me The Money”. Companies in search of cash to build their businesses will learn and have access to resources to help them grow.
650 E Swedesford Road, Wayne, PA with experts Morgan Stanley Senoir Wealth Management Advisor Eric Salmansohn, and Joe Romano plus Pepper Hamilton partner Rachel Bushey. Hear case studies about what enabled entrepreneurs to move the needle in a significant way.
Beau Institute of Permanent and Corrective Cosmetics hosts a day for those who have experienced Breast Cancer. Join us in Mt Laurel as we partner with Living Beyond Breast Cancer and Anaono, for a day to receive free aureole tattooing, networking, food, drink, the chance to share experience and learn all the options. www.beauinstitute.com
Laurel Fairworth and Ellen Barkann are co-hosting a new TV show, The Cutting Edge, featuring stories that are relevant to women ages 45-65. What does that include? Food, fashion, health, wellness, lifestyle, travel, cool people and innovative ideas. It will air on RVNTV and Apple/Roku Thursdays at 1:30 PM. Guests can purchase their segment for $200 to use in a variety of social media ways. Its the 21st century way to market yourself! Stay tuned…
About to be flush: How to play a winning hand. Join Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Senior Advisor, Eric Salmansohn, as well as other professionals as they offer game changing advice when your ship has come in.
LifeSciences PA, 650 Swedesford Road in Wayne will host this informal event with light bites and rare Bourbon tasting.
In time for Financial Literacy month, Marc Bernstein’s new book, The Fiscal Therapy Solution 1.0, hits the market. The launch party at the Blue Bell Inn will feature Bernstein and other experts sharing their secrets on winning the money game.
Join us for the 23rd festival season. Opening weekend is at the Lightbox Theatre at the International House and the Ritz East. The most intriguing slate of films awaits with visits from controversial and thought-provoking Directors
Join us at the Rittenhouse Claridge for a sneak peek of an important documentary film now in production. Hear in their own words, from those who worked in Israel's covert bullet factory in the 1940's, how acts of heroism turned the tide during the War of Independence.
Drinks and light bites accompany screening
What are smart investment strategies for 2019? Join Eric Salmansohn, Morgan Stanley Liberty Wealth Management Group at the Union League in the Lincoln Liberty.
J. Hilburn will be fitting men for fall's custom shirts, and Rich Laver is offering sampling of next years surefire best bourbons.
Proceeds benefit Suiting Warriors, a charity that provides clothing for veterans.
This year marks an important milestone in Israel’s history, its 70th birthday! To celebrate the occasion, the Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia (IFF) will showcase the best films that trace that regions history beginning Saturday, March 3 at International House 8 PM and running through March 25, 2018 at 7 PM. Movies will be shown over around the Philadelphia region and suburbs including the Ritz East, Kimmel Center, Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Gratz College, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy and Uptown! in West Chester.
For more information or to purchase tickets: iff phila.com
This year's Variety, the Children's Charity event Let Them Eat Cake promises to be the messiest and yummiest ever! The theme In the Jungle conjures up images of monkeys, swinging vines and spooky forests. Bakers will be sure to let their imaginations run wild as they mix up their batter and create edible masterpieces.
Join us to hear noted filmmakers Gili and Hedva Goldschmidt talk about the the revolution in Israeli cinema.
Sneak preview of newly shot film will be shown at the private home of the incoming JNF President in San Diego. The goal is to finish the movie by 2018 in time for Israel's 70th anniversary
The Philadelphia Eagles are not scheduled to be on the field Sunday but some of its elite players will not be relaxing. They will be helping raise money to assist victims of recent weather disasters Hurricanes Irma and Rita.
The Barkann Family Foundation and Chickie and Petes will host an event at 1526 Packer Avenue in South Philadelphia on Sunday October 22, 2017 from 12-3 PM. Meet players past and present as well as Flyers and Phillies. Take pictures with your favorite athlete. Enjoy favorite munchies such as mini cheesesteaks, wings, famous crab fries, traditional Pete-zza and of course libations. $50. Purchase tickets at www.thebarkannfoundation.org
At the Ayalon bullet factory outside of Tel Aviv during final shoot for the upcoming documentary The Secret Beneath the Hill. Look for the movie in 2018.
Check out www.ayalondocumentary.com
Thirty-five of the best bakers in our area will mix it up by creating the most decadent, delicious and daring wedding cakes. The Millennium ballroom at the Loew's Hotel, 1200 Market Street on Sunday March 5, 2017 is the place where you can see, taste and take home as much cake as you can carry.
A hundred percent of the proceeds benefit Variety, the children's charity and the work it does with special needs kids. A group of the children will compete during a special competition of their own. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind performance by the Philadelphia Dance Academy, a champagne bar and music.
The 21st Israeli Film Festival gets underway Saturday March 4 with the debut of Mr Predictable. The movie tells the story of a man who thinks he is dying so radically changes his outlook on the last days he has to live.
This season, which runs through April 2nd, promises to be the best ever with a offering for children, a documentary with a never before seen interview with Prime Minister David Ben Gurion, and the latest movie from Nancy Speilberg 'On the Map" about the 1977 Maccabi basketball team that took on the heavily favored Russians and won!
For a complete list of the month long slate of pictures or to purchase tickets visit: www.iffphila.com
Join us for the premiere of Mr Gaga, a documentary about one of the most famous dance troupe's and its innovative choreographer. Director Barak Heymann will be on hand for a Q and A session. The film, will be shown at the Perelman Theatre in the Kimmel Center, and dinner with the film maker at Estia takes place after the screening.
Dani Dayan, Israel's Ambassador in NY and Dr Ruth, the famous sex therapist and former Haganah sharpshooter came together to support the documentary film "The Secret Beneath the Hill".
The movie, now in development, tells the story of the Ayalon bullet factory from 1947-49 in Rehovet outside of the Tel Aviv. Film makers have tracked down the last of the original workers who helped turn the tide during Israel's War of Independence. For two years these brave teenagers manufactured ammo 8 meters underground, in a bunker hidden by a laundry facility. All told more than 2 million bullets were produced and smuggled to freedom fighters around the country.
The documentary celebrates their deeds and the dangerous times in which they lived.. The goal is to have the film finished by 2018 in time for Israel's 70th anniversary.
