Being Jewish at Christmas

Fri., Dec. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free with regular museum admission of $11-$12, National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall East, 215-923-3811, nmajh.org.

by Eric Schuman

[ unholidays ]

Do you hear what I hear? It's the sound of Jewish kids gazing at the Christmas-bedecked city in hollow wonder. The National Museum of American Jewish History's "Being Jewish at Christmas" lifts even the most distraught youngster out of his mistletoe-less malaise. Featuring live music from Jon Nelson and his Rockin' Kids Review, comedy (and other astounding feats) from Michael Rosman (pictured) and the mad-scientist antics of Wondergy, the festivities are included with the price of museum admission — and kids under 12 get in free. Santa who?

Fri., Dec. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free with regular museum admission of $11-$12, National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall East, 215-923-3811, nmajh.org.