Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Come and kibbitz with us in Yiddish! Whether you are a fluent speaker of the "mama loshen," or know just a handful of words, you can have fun speaking and learning about this uniquely expressive language at Jewish Family Service's new Yiddish Club. Our meetings are on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Jewish Family Service, 2004 Allen Street, Allentown.

The club is led by Ralph Weiner, a longtime Allentown resident who grew up in a predominantly Yiddish-speaking home in South Philadelphia. He has taught Yiddish, which he relishes for its "tam," that special zest that spices conversation like none other.

Participation is free. Please call 610-821-8722 to let us know you will attend.

Wednesday, September 24th beginning at 9:45 a.m.

Dr. Phil Stein will demonstrate Qui Jong, an ancient Chinese series of motions for cultivating and balancing energy. Reservations must be made by Sept. 22 by calling 610-821-8722. Cost is $10 per person

Wednesday, November 19th beginning at 9:45 a.m.

Actress Melissa Yiaski will re-enact the life of Phoebe Yates Levy Pember, a Jewish nurse during the Civil War. Pembroke grew up in Charleston, Spout Carolina and tended wounded soldiers at Chimborazo Hospital, the largest military hospital in the world during the Civil War. Reservations by calling 610-821-8722 are due November 17 and the cost is $2 per person.

Wednesday, April 29th, 2008 beginning at 9:45 a.m.

Anita Hirsch will speak on a topic to be announced.