Adult Education & Speakers

Cultural Council 60+ — “Autumn Sun: The Bright Side of Aging,” guest speaker Genevieve Whitford, author and poetess, Thursday, March 11, at 11:30 a.m.  Lunch—K.I. members and guests $10.  Send checks (payable to K.I.) to Doris Parker, 1250 Greenwood Avenue, #308, Jenkintown, PA   19046.

Penn Lectures in Judaic Studies—”Post-war Jewish Youth and the Remaking of American Judaism,” Dr. Riv-Ellen Prell, Sunday, March 14, at 3:00 p.m. at K.I.

Adult Education — book discussion—Roscoe by William Kennedy, discussion leader Lucile Shukosky, Wednesday, March 17, 2:00 p.m.; “Hidden Child Update,” Dr. Charles Rojer, Thursday, March 18, 7:30 p.m.  See Adult Education Brochure for more details.

Rabbi’s K.I. Spring Forum—Reform Judaism: A History continues Sunday, March 21, at 9:45 a.m. with “Reform Comes to America.”

Scholar in Residence—Dr. Jonathan D. Sarna, Professor of  American Jewish History at Brandeis University, Friday, April 30 through Sunday, May 2.  Watch your mail for details.

Preschool and Religious School

Senior KIFTY Thousand-Bracelet Project—in memory of one of the victims of terror in Israel.  Bracelets available for $5 each at KIFTY Kafe and KIFTY Canteen.

Social Action Opportunities

Social Action Shabbat—Friday, March 26, at 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  Mark Pelavin, Associate Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, will speak on separation of church and state.  For more information contact  Nicole Wilson Spiro (215) 887-8704.

March for Women's Lives - Sunday, April 25 in Washington D.C.  Join the KI delegation and support freedom of choice. Strengthen the voice of the Reform Movement at this crucial time. Bus leaves KI at 6:30 a.m.  Bus leaves D.C. at 4:30 p.m. for return home.  The cost is $30.00 per person.  Contact Chantal Feinberg, Social Action Chairman, for information and reservation at 215-782-1483 or CLF7441@aol.com.

Greeting Cards Benefit Sefer Project – Need to send a greeting card?  Isabel Hirshberg, a first grader in our religious school, has won the Social Action Art Contest and designed a greeting card, available for $5 in the Administrative Office (Religious School Office on Sunday). Each card purchased represents a donation of one new book to the Sefer (Book) Project, which provides books to children in need.   You can also help the Sefer Project by donating new and gently used children’s books.

Congregational Trips

Congregational Trip to Israel—May 2-9, 2004.  Interested?  Call (215) 887-8702.

Ways To Get Involved

We Need You - The membership committee is embarking on an ambitious quest to recruit new members to join our K.I. family. We can’t do it without your help! It’s a great chance to share your love of K.I. with prospective members and meet current members as well. Contact Leza Raffel at (215) 884-6499 for further details.

K.I. Outreach Committee – Are you part of an interfaith couple?  Are you a Jew-by-choice?  Are you a Jew-by-birth interested in relearning Jewish traditions?  The K.I. Outreach Committee is interested in your participation and/or your input.  Contact Sharon Buckingham (215) 885-9429.

Shabbat Shalom Tablecloth – Join our growing list of congregants who have already added their names to our beautiful name-embroidered tablecloth.  ($25/one-line name).  For information, contact Babe Hernes (215) 379-5438 or Doris Parker (215) 886-9267.

Celebration Fund – Is there a special occasion occurring in the near future for you or a loved one?  A milestone birthday?  A special anniversary?  Birth of a child or grandchild?  Share your happiness with our congregational family.  Contributions to K.I.’s Celebration Fund underwrite our beautiful Oneg Shabbat.  Contact the Administrative Office, (215) 887-8700, for further details.

Sisterhood Gift Shop – Gift Certificates now available!  Gift Shop is open  Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday during Religious School hours and by appointment.  Please call Mickie Levin (215) 698-0314 or Joan Kamen (215) 947-5926.