Makom Community integrates daily afterschool enrichment, camp, and family learning experiences where we ignite joy for whole family Jewish learning.
Makom Community is a meaningful and vibrant learning community. We integrate daily afterschool, camp, and family learning experiences where we ignite joy for whole family Jewish engagement. As students and families, we are in conversation with Jewish text and ideas as we play and create together, joining the generations before us in constructing a personally meaningful relationship with Jewish tra
05/29/2026
WOW! Now that was a magical 🪄🎩 48 hours! It was inspiring to have more than 40 Jewish educators in our Learning Lab engaging with , and we are truly grateful for such a connective and meaningful experience. We cannot wait to hear all about the you bring back to all your communities across the country!
Last week, after learning about Shavuot and how B’nei Yisrael (the Jewish People) received the Torah, Makom learners considered which mitzvot (opportunities to connect with Judaism) they personally found most important. This piece of Torah is a physical and visual reminder for our kiddos!
05/21/2026
Check out what Makom Making Project Manager, Ari Morton, has to say about utilizing modalities and ensuring all learners have an opportunity to engage with Jewish Wisdom.
As we enter into our final unit of the school year, our research team is working with our educators and learners to develop their personal understanding of a makom — a place where we become who we are meant to be.
05/15/2026
What makes a makom (place) safe and ready to support transformation? These wise kids had IDEAS TO SHARE. This Shabbat, may all our places know peace and the wise ideas of our young people.
05/13/2026
Want to see what Makom Community Camp is like before signing up for a full week of Summer Camp at Makom? Our last School’s Out Camp day of the year is on Election Day, Tuesday, May 19. 🗳️🚗💨 Drop your kiddos off on the way to the polls or pick them up after voting!
05/06/2026
😄😂😤🥰🥸😭 How can we utilize emojis in the classroom to develop compassion for ourselves and others? Read all about how Jewish Placemaking Resident, Miriam Roochvarg, has been helping her kiddos express themselves by looking inward and outward. Check out the blog post here: makomcommunity.org/may26blog
05/05/2026
Our very own Beverly Socher-Lerner was featured in an article published by the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent! Check out the article here: makomcommunity.org/bsl
04/29/2026
Are you looking for a space to host a 🎂 birthday party? A family reunion? A hybrid meeting? Or 🐶 bark-mitzvah for your service dog? We've got you covered! Contact Beverly today at [email protected] to get more information about renting space at Makom!
04/27/2026
🔥🐻⚠️ Registration for Makom next year is heating up! Get your Kiddo(s) signed up today! Enroll at makomcommunity.org/enroll
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