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November 17, 2011 ~ 20 Cheshvan 5772
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NOVEMBER
NEWSLETTER
So what's Jewish
about Thanksgiving? What isn't? As with many of
our Jewish holiday celebrations, we will be
surrounded by food, family and friends,
traditions from our childhood, and memories we
are creating for our children. And like many of
our Jewish holidays, we celebrate freedom -
freedom from oppression, freedom for those who
sought to destroy us and freedom to practice who
we are. But Thanksgiving also allows us to also
celebrate the freedom we are offered to live as
full members of the greater American community
while also able to express ourselves as members
of the smaller American Jewish community. The
Kehillot of Greater Philadelphia allow us to
exercise that freedom through learning, social
and religious opportunities for engaging with
the Jewish community.
Can you think of a
way in which you might recognize the freedom to
be Jewish at your Thanksgiving celebration this
year? Let us know by sending your ideas to
Kehillot@jewishlearningventure.org!
B'Shalom,
Elana Rivel
Associate Director, Jewish Learning
Venture
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Old York Road
Israel Committee: Doing
something for Israel:
In 2009, as Israel was
facing yet another Intifada,
members of the Old York Road
community met to discuss how
to bring the community
together to respond.
Concerned individuals from a
variety of backgrounds came
together on a moments notice
and created what was to be
the start of a brand new
endeavor for the Kehillah of
Old York Road. Individuals
who had never before worked
together had now found a
common purpose, "doing
something" for Israel,
regardless of political
beliefs, and thus the
Kehillah of Old York Road's
Israel Committee was born.
The committee is led
by Nancy Bell and Steve
Carpey and includes
representatives of various
agencies and institutions,
those who have served in the
IDF, have children living or
serving there now, or just
have a strong desire to keep
Israel in the forefront of
our consciousness.
In
the three years since it's
inception, the Israel
Committee has partnered with
the Israeli Consulate, JNF,
JFGP, AIPAC, FPRI, JCRC and
The David Project just to
name a few. They have
sponsored symposium, speaker
series, debates, rallies,
and celebrations. The
mission of increasing
support for Israel and
strengthening the Jewish
community of the Old York
Road corridor by promoting
increased identification
with and providing
opportunities for engagement
with Israel has enabled the
creation of a collaborative
venue for education and
advocacy for Israel in our
community.
For more
information, or to get
involved, contact
Lynne Balaban,
Program Director,
Institutional Strength
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FEATURED PROGRAMS OF JEWISH LEARNING
VENTURE
Yom Limmud: Conference for Jewish
Educators and Congregational Lay
Leaders
Sunday, November 20,
2011, 8:15AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Or Ami, 708 Ridge
Pike Lafayette Hill, PA
Join Jewish Educators and
Congregational Lay Leaders as we
discuss Harnessing the Power
of Technology in Jewish Education.
Sessions offered include "Bootcamp -
Using Technology in the Classroom
without Technology in the
Classroom," "Easy Website
Construction," "Wikis & Blogs,"
"Social Networking / Facebook,"
"Podcasting" and more. While online
registration is closed, participants
may register at the door for $20 per
participant. For more information,
contact
Dr. Gloria Becker,
215.320.0368.
JKidPhilly Day at Hershel & the
Hannukkah Goblins
December 27th, 4:00PM*
Painted Bride Art Center,
Philadelphia
Buy your tickets now for jkidphilly
at the Painted Bride! A new play
with actors, puppets and original
music-- and Presented by Gas &
Electric Arts. Warmth and humor
prevail in this spine-tingling tale
inspired by Eric Kimmel's
award-winning book. To receive the
special jkidphilly discount, mention
"jkids" when ordering tickets
online or by phone at
215.925.9914. For more information,
contact
Debbie Leon, 215.320.0405.
*Jkid Candle-lighting
following performance
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GOOD TO KNOW
Receive fun family-friendly ideas on
your cell phone by texting
"Jkidphilly" to 67768. Up to 8
msgs/month. Text messaging rates
apply.
Looking for a new twist on Jewish
education for adults? Check out
Gratz ala Carte.
Register for the Junior Jewish
Basketball League to develop
fundamental basketball skills in a
structured, mildly-competitive,
enjoyable environment.
The Recession is not over yet. There
are five people for every job.
JEVS
Career Strategies
helpinghands
is here for the Jewish community.
Click
here
for the Community Bulletin Board.
Click
here
for ways to get involved in a number
of mitzvah projects.
Kehillah of Lower Merion is
presenting Tantalizing Torah Texts:
Torah Study with local Rabbis.
Thursdays, 9:30am-10:30am at
Starbucks in Bala Cynwyd. Free and
open to the community. For more
information, contact
Cheryl Barish Erlick.
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