Upcoming KI Events

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Cooking for Sharing Is Caring—Help assemble meals in the K/G kitchen for clients of the  Newman Senior Center (Klein Branch JCC) from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26. Information: Gladys Segal (215) 635-5815

Cultural Council 60+ - “With the Philadelphia Orchestra in China in the Time of the Earthquake,” Philip Kates, KI member and violinist with the Philadelphia Orchestra.—Thursday, September 11, at 11:30 a.m.  Reservations by September 4:  KI members $10, guests $12.  After September 4:  $12.  At the door:  $14.  Send checks to KI.  Information:  Doris Parker (215) 886-9267 or the Administrative Office (215) 887-8700. Sponsored by the Rosenau Fund.

Family Shabbat Service at the Elmwood Park Zoo—Friday, September 12, 6:00 to
9:00 p.m. for families from both Blue Bell and Elkins Park Campuses.  Explore the Elmwood Park Zoo at KI’s private reception. Bring your own Brown-Bag Dinner. Family Service with the KI Puppets.  Scavenger Hunt— Live Animal Exhibition— Bring Friends and Family interested in KI!! RSVP to rsvp2ki@comcast.net.

Jewish Community Festival—Sunday, September 14—Mandell Campus.  Noon to 5:00 p.m. rain or shine.  Music, food, crafts, Judaica & FUN.  Sponsored by the Kehillah of Old York Road.

Author Event—Wednesday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. Amy Bloom, author of Away—reading discussion and book-signing in the Chapel.  Books available for purchase in Religious School Office (215) 887-8704.  Sponsored by the Meyers Library Committee.

Wine and Cheese Reception—Friday, September 19, at 6;30 p.m. before services. Wine tasting sponsored by WRJ/KI Sisterhood and the KI Membership Committee.  Wine will be available to order for the High Holy Days.

Abe Foxman Speaks—Foxman, National Director of the Anti-Defamation League, will speak at KI on Wednesday evening, September 24.  Save the date!

“From Wal-Mart to Poland Spring: Does What We Buy Really Matter?” - Charles Fishman, KI member and investigative journalist, will speak on Sunday, October 5, at 10:00 a.m. at KI.  Sponsored by the KI Social Action Committee.

Jews and the Civil War—Save Wednesday, November 19, for a full-day bus trip to Gettysburg with Rabbi Sussman.  More information to follow.

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KI Announcements

Special Membership Offer—Are you or your friends 55 years old or older? New members 55 and older receive 50% off membership commitment fee for the first year (cannot have not been a member of KI within the last five years). Contact the Administrative Office for information at (215) 887-8700.

Membership Renewal and High Holy Day Information 2008— Did you receive your packet in the mail?  Please be sure to return your forms by July 1.

“Think KI First” for your Judaic and Gift needs — KI/WRJ Gift Shop. Current sale:  20% off all serving plates & platters. Visa and MasterCard accepted.  Monday thru Friday 12–2 p.m. 10% discount to Sisterhood members!  (215) 673-1695 for appointment.

Library hours for August—Tuesday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Friday before and after services. 

Registration for Religious School—Call 215-887-8704 for information.  Remember to send back your registration form(s) now.

Recycle Old Cell Phones —  Bring yours  to KI School Office for the Philadelphia Zoo to recycle.   You can  protect the environment, provide free cell  phones for  victims of domestic abuse, AND help  protect the  critically endangered douc langur monkey.

 KI on the Air — WNWR 1540 A M  10:00 a.m. Saturdays — We need your immediate help to continue this vital service to thousand of area residents, many of whom are senior citizens and shut-ins!  Please send your donation to KI. Many thanks for KEEPING KI ON THE AIR! 

Calling all musicians! — Please contact Cantor Levy if you play an instrument and would be willing to join one of our ensembles that play at Shabbat services (215) 887-8702.

Darfur Update—The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of children calls us again to take action.  The Oure Cassoni refugee camp in Eastern Chad has over 14,000 school-age children who escaped death in Darfur but continue to suffer every day. Jewish World Watch, an agency we have partnered with in recent months, has organized "The Backpack Project" to help these children. The bags, filled with shoes, books, school supplies, soap and toothpaste, allow each child to make the most of school under these difficult of circumstances.  Every donation to the Backpack Project will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $100,000, through the generosity of a family in California. We would like to have our congregation donate 100 of these backpacks ($36 each).  Please send your donation made payable to Jewish World Watch to KI.  

Did you just graduate from high school? -  Let Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life  know where you are going to college and receive an  invitation to an opening event at your local Hillel. Visit http://hillel.kintera.org/collegechoice for more information.

Playscape Pavers are in!  And a huge  thank you to the Buckinghams for installing them.  Check them out on the Playscape walkway. What a  great way to commemorate a special occasion,  memorialize a loved one or to honor a child or special  person!   Each paver is $100.   Dedication forms  available in the Administrative Office.

Book Donations to the Myers Library — Donations are appreciated  but it takes a lot of time to process a book and space  is limited. Please, before bringing books to KI, kindly  submit a list of book titles, authors, and copyright  dates.

Help Kids at Philadelphia’s Northern Home for Children — KI Confirmation Academy student David Warren is  collecting used sports equipment for the 2000+  children served since 1853 by this safe haven and a  safety net for children facing extraordinary challenges. Used (or new) sports equipment for  baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, hockey, and  tennis will be greatly appreciated by the kids in after  school and camp programs. They would also like  donations of school supplies and new backpacks so  that each child can start school with everything they  need. Please put all donations (including school  supplies) in the blue bin marked "Used Sports  Equipment" in the KI lobby.  Any questions, please call  (215)572-5854.

Recycle Old Cell Phones —  Bring yours  to KI for the Philadelphia Zoo to recycle.   You can  protect the environment, provide free cell  phones for  victims of domestic abuse, AND help  protect the  critically endangered douc langur monkey.

Gently used CD’s DVD’s and VCR tapes -- KI/WRJ Sisterhood is collecting them in a box at the cloakroom marked Sisterhood Tapes.

Torah Project—Even though our Torah is complete, our Project isn't.  Help us to reach our goal!  Contact the Administrative Office for information (215) 887-8700.

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KI on the Air — WNWR 1540 A M 10:00 a.m. Saturdays   We are so happy you are able to join us this Shabbat! For those seniors and shut-ins who cannot come to KI, there is KI on the Air — WNWR 1540 A M  10:00 a.m. Saturdays — But the radio broadcasts could go silent, and soon.  Work is underway to create an endowment to fund the broadcasts for the future.  In the meantime, we need your help.  Please donate what you can to KEEP KI ON THE AIR!

Do you shop at Amazon.com?  You can help KI with a simple click.  Use the link on our KI home page—www.kenesethisrael.org— to shop at Amazon.com. If you click from KI's website link, KI will receive 5.25% of anything that you purchase. The percentage increases with the number of orders per quarter. When you are shopping, please remember the Amazon link at KI!

Genuardi Shoppers  — You’ve earned several thousand dollars for KI by signing up for e-Scrip!  If you have never registered your card, please consider doing so. Sign-up slips may be found on the information table in the main lobby. Register on-line, or fill one out and return it to the Administrative Office. Questions, call Ruth at (215) 677-0326.

Shir Joy — Singers wanted for KI’s children’s choir.  Children in Grades 1-7 are invited to join.   The choir rehearses twice a month on Sundays right after Religious School, with occasional special rehearsals before performances.  An important dividend of the choir is the fellowship and joy that members experience from working together to create something special.  Interested?  E-mail Liz Sussman at LZSusBus@aol.com. Already a member of Shir Joy?  Please make sure Liz has your e-mail address.

K. I. Announcements

KI College Connection –  wants to maintain contact with all KI undergraduate college students.  We will send them the KI Bulletin, birthday cards, e-mail updates, connection to URJ Reform National College Network (KESHER), and holiday gift packages. 
Please call Sue or Gary at (215) 673-1695 with your student’s name, address, birth date and e-mail address.

  Do You Love KI?– Share your love with others by volunteering to answer questions about KI at upcoming events.  Please call Andy Brookman at 215-887-0777.

 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.

Shabbat Pulpit Flowers—Sponsor Shabbat pulpit flowers for any occasion.  Contact Michele Gusdorff (215) 782-1446. 

KI Outreach Committee – Help us reach out to interfaith couples and Jews-by-choice. Contact Sharon Buckingham (215) 885-9429.

Be an Advocate for KI!  There are still limited spaces available for Religious School and Preschool for next year.  If you know people who might be interested in KI, please give the name to Rabbi Stacy Rigler at (215) 887-8704. 

Are you considering membership at KI?  Contact Anita Madnick in the Clergy Office for information and application forms (215) 887-8702 or anita@kenesethisrael.org.

e-KI—If you want to receive these announcements by e-mail every week, please call Anne Newman in the Administrative Office with your e-mail address (215) 887-8700. 

Keep KI on the Air! 
Donations welcome to sustain our regular Shabbat broadcast,
Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. on WNWR 1540 AM. 
Send your contribution to “KI-Radio Fund.” 
Thank you!  Your generosity and support are appreciated.

KI Emergency Relief Project
Kol HaKovod—Congratulations
to our KI Community
and
to all the individuals and companies
who donated time, money and goods.
It is amazing what we can accomplish
when we work together.
See the entrance to KI on Wednesday, Sept 7, 2005
 

 This page updated on 08/22/2008 02:37 PM