The Gershman Y is a dynamic Jewish arts & cultural center in Philadelphia.  Home to the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival and the upcoming Jewish Music Festival, The Gershman Y is a Center City institution. We are proud to serve as the only Jewish affiliated institution dedicated exclusively to a wide array of contemporary arts and culture. The Gershman Y is located in the cultural heart of Center City, Philadelphia on the Avenue of the Arts and stands proudly among theaters, restaurants and performing arts venues.

The Gershman Y opened its doors in 1924 to serve as a cultural, educational and social meeting place for the Jewish community and its neighbors in Center City. Over the decades The Gershman Y has experienced several metamorphoses. The University of The Arts purchased the Broad and Pine building in October of 2000 and a cultural and educational union was formed – further positioning The Y as an arts, cultural and educational destination for all ages.

The Y has emerged as a regional Jewish Arts and Culture Center. Although it does not offer any athletic facilities, the Y does provide a wide selection of sophisticated programs for a discerning public. The Gershman Y continues its legacy as one of Philadelphia's dynamic arts, culture and community centers for people of all ages.