Old City Jewish Arts Center

Founded in 2006, the OCJAC was envisioned as a platform to build Jewish community through the arts. Building steadily since then, the OCJAC gallery has become an exhibition space for serious artists, holds monthly "First Friday" art receptions with a Jewish twist and provides social and Jewish holiday programs throughout the year. OCJAC is now a landmark gallery in the Philadelphia art scene, and is the only gallery dedicated to Jewish artistic expression and cultural exchange in Philadelphia.

Using the arts as a springboard, the Old City Jewish Art Center advances and promotes the universal messages of Judaism & spiritually to the broadest possible audience.

“The Old City Jewish Art Center is a gem of the neighborhood. The center hosts a number of community events, including Shabbat dinners and gatherings for young people. Rabbi Zash is gracious, welcoming, and cares deeply about the center. It’s a delight to see this cultural landmark!” - Composer, Director of music at Tabernacle United Church

Rabbi Wircberg began his career with OCJAC in 2014. As the organization’s Director he develops and produces all of the center’s exhibitions and projects. He is a devoted student of the arts and is especially inspired when exploring how the arts intersect with Judaism and Jewish spirituality.

From ocjac.org