Farrah and Adam Nachmani are the proud parents of five Center City Jewish Preschool graduates—Lydia, Addison, Jack, Ruby, and Moe—and have been cherished members of the CCJP family for the past 13 years.

From the moment they joined our school community, Farrah and Adam embraced CCJP as more than just a preschool for their children—they embraced it as an extension of their family. Through every stage of their children’s early years, they have been unwavering supporters of our school, always eager to lend a helping hand, celebrate our milestones, and strengthen the sense of community that makes CCJP so special.

Over the years, they have generously opened their home to bring families together, hosting parent gatherings that fostered friendships and created meaningful connections among our school community. During the uncertainty of the COVID pandemic, when so many cherished traditions were disrupted, Farrah and Adam once again stepped forward with extraordinary generosity, transforming their backyard into a beautiful venue for our preschool graduation. Their kindness made it possible for our graduates and their families to celebrate this important milestone together, creating joyful memories during an otherwise difficult time.

Their dedication to CCJP has truly become a family legacy. Even after graduating from our preschool, Lydia and Addison have continued to give back by volunteering at school events and supporting the community that played such an important role in their childhood. It is a beautiful reflection of the values of kindness, generosity, and community that Farrah and Adam have instilled in their family.

For more than a decade, Farrah and Adam have been the kind of parents every school hopes for—warm, dependable, generous, and deeply invested in the success of our children and our community. Their friendship, encouragement, and unwavering support have touched the lives of countless families and helped shape the welcoming, vibrant spirit of CCJP.

We are profoundly grateful for the many years they have devoted to our school and for the countless ways they have enriched our community. It is our privilege to honor Farrah and Adam for their generosity, their lasting partnership, and the immeasurable impact they have made on Center City Jewish Preschool. Their legacy of kindness and community will continue to inspire our school for years to come.

Please join us on August 5 by purchasing tickets, making a donation, or buying a tribute ad in Farrah and Adam’s honor. Every gift strengthens our community and supports the important work of B’nai Abraham Chabad and CCJP.

Before returning to the Philadelphia area from Cherry Hill, where Gidget and her husband, Marc, had made the difficult decision to leave the city to raise their three children, Gidget began her early childhood education career at M’kor Shalom. Over the years, she not only nurtured the children in her classroom but also formed lifelong friendships with their families—relationships that continue to this day. She still keeps in touch with many of those children, who are now young adults. In one especially meaningful full-circle moment, one of her very first students from M’kor Shalom reached out to her here at CCJP to share the exciting news that they had been accepted to their first-choice college—a testament to the lasting impact she has had on the lives of so many.

After several wonderful years teaching at CCJP alongside her daughter, Morah Harley, Gidget and Marc have decided to embrace their next adventure by making the beach their full-time home—a place of peace, relaxation, and new memories.
Morah Gidget has created a classroom where every child feels safe, loved, encouraged, and excited to come each day. Through her endless patience, warmth, creativity, and genuine love for children, she has helped build confidence, spark curiosity, and nurture young hearts and minds. Her influence extends far beyond the walls of her classroom. She has touched the lives of countless children, families, and colleagues, leaving behind cherished memories and helping lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

We are profoundly grateful for the care, dedication, wisdom, and joy Morah Gidget has shared with our school community. While we will miss her bright smile, gentle spirit, and unwavering commitment to our children, we are even more grateful to have been part of her remarkable journey. She will continue to live on in the countless lives she has touched, and she will always hold a special place in the heart of CCJP.

Please join us on August 5 by purchasing tickets, making a donation, or buying a tribute ad in ​Morah Gidget’s honor. Every gift strengthens our community and supports the important work of B’nai Abraham Chabad and CCJP.

Julie and Emily are sisters who grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, met their husbands around the same time in 2011, and eventually settled in Philadelphia to raise their own families.

Their CCJP journey began in 2020 when Julie and Dan’s twins, Jesse and Sloane, started in Kitah Alef. Soon after, Emily and Gabe’s oldest son, Drew, joined the CCJP community as well. What began as a preschool experience quickly became so much more. Julie and Emily went on to serve as co-presidents of the PTO, dedicating countless hours to planning parent events, organizing fundraisers, celebrating our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, and creating meaningful opportunities that brought the CCJP community together. Their enthusiasm, leadership, and generosity helped strengthen the sense of connection and belonging that makes our school so special.

Over the years, CCJP became a second home for both families. Julie and Dan’s youngest daughter, Ellie, and Emily and Gabe’s middle child, Izzy, recently graduated from CCJP, and Emily and Gabe are excited to have their youngest daughter, Eden, begin her own CCJP journey this fall.

CCJP has given both families far more than an exceptional early childhood education. It introduced them to many of their closest friends, strengthened their families’ connection to Judaism, and created a true sense of community that they will always cherish. Their older children will continue their Jewish education together at CKids Philly Hebrew School, and they are grateful that the friendships and values nurtured at CCJP will continue to grow alongside them.
Julie, Emily, and their families feel incredibly fortunate to have found such a special community. At the same time, our community is equally grateful for everything they have given in return. Through their friendship, volunteerism, leadership, and unwavering dedication, they have enriched the lives of so many families and helped make CCJP the warm, welcoming community it is today. We are deeply thankful for the time, energy, and love they have invested in our school, and we look forward to watching their families remain an important part of the CCJP community for years to come.

Please join us on August 5 by purchasing tickets, making a donation, or buying a tribute ad in ​the Wilen and Howard Families’ honor. Every gift strengthens our community and supports the important work of B’nai Abraham Chabad and CCJP.