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  July 16, 2010 /4 Av 5770
 
 
 
We are thrilled to wish a hearty mazel tov to Rabbis Peter and Stacy Rigler, Maya and Nathan on the birth of their son and brother,
Eli Kramer Rigler!
 
Eli was born June 29, at 2:42 AM weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. Both Rabbi Stacy and Eli are doing well.
 
Please note:  the Kehillah of Old York Road has a new home!  We are now located on the second floor of the ACAJE/JOP building.  We can be reached at:  7607 Old York Road, Melrose Park, PA  19027 or at   215-635-8940 x 1204.  My email remains the same:  lbalaban@jfgp.org.

I hope that you are enjoying your summer. 

 
Lynne

 
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soccerKehillah OYR Sunday Soccer is an intramural program that instructs boys and girls, pre-K through 8th grade, in the basics of soccer. The pre-K program meets between 11 am and 12:00 pm; all other grades meet between the hours of 1 pm and 5 pm divided into three sessions. All practices and games are held on the Mandell Campus. Participants will be exposed to game skills, game strategy & the importance of teamwork. Most of all, they will meet new friends and have fun! All children receive equal playing time.
All registration is on-line.  Please click here to register.
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Federation Funded Programs 


Rick Recht ConcertRick Recht
Monday, July 26, 6 p.m., Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park.  This program is funded by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Kehillah of Old York Road through Ramah Day Camp in collaboration with Beth Sholom Congregation and Adath Jeshurun.


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The Mitzvah Food Project Needs Your Help!
The Mitzvah Food Project needs your help to deliver food boxes to seniors in need! We are relying on support from our community to deliver food boxes to nearby senior homes and apartments-once a month-from two of our pantry locations.  Boxes are provided by the Commodity Supplemental Food Program(CSFP).

Now is your chance to do a wonderful mitzvah this summer: sign up for a delivery route today! Delivery routes are local and will take approximately 30 minutes. Recipients will sign for the food box at the door.  Please know...we must fill these routes in order to pilot this new program.

Locations and dates of food box pick-up are:
JCCs Jacob & Esther Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter Street, South Philadelphia, 19148 - Start date:  Monday, June 28
JCCs Raymond & Miriam Klein Branch, 10100 Jamison Ave, Northeast Philadelphia, 19116- Start date: Monday, June 14

Whether you are looking for a B'nai-Mitzvah Project for your child, community service work, or just volunteering for a wonderful cause, please e-mail or call us.  We thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you soon! Please contact Erica Goldberg at 215-832-0525 or egoldberg@jfgp.org to sign up!
Together, we can end hunger in our community.

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tour phillyJewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Kehillah of Center City's"50+ Committee" Presents "The World Comes to Philadelphia -1876 Centennial Exhibition, Memorial Hall & More!  A Centennial Tour and Lecture
Monday, July 19, 2 p.m., 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia.
Learn about this neighborhood's Jewish history in a fascinating lecture. Centennial Tours explore the history, art and architecture of Memorial Hall, first home of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and site of the 1876 World's Fair. After the lecture, stay and socialize over coffee and cake.  This is an open event for adults - everyone is welcome!  The program is intended for an adult audience and is not a family program.  $20 per person.  Advance registration is required.  RSVP by July 14.  For more information, directions or to register, please contact Susan Lisman at slisman@jfgp.org or 215.832.0597.

 

 
Israel Scoisrael scouts 2010ut Caravan Performances - Summer 2010
Catch the scouts when they perform at Old York Road Temple Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington on Tuesday, August 10, 7:30 p.m.  Meet the scouts in person and share a nice summer snack after the show.  The program is free and open to the community.
 
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JRA Food Distributions

The following are the upcoming food distribution dates: 
August 8, September 19, October 17, November 7 and Dec. 19.

JRA food distributions take place one Sunday each month throughout the year at the warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia. From 10:00 until 11:30 volunteers work together to package kosher, non-perishable food in boxes.  After packing, volunteers load their cars and deliver the food packages to each of the recipient families according to pre-determined delivery routes, complete with driving directions and maps. Volunteers may stop back at the warehouse to return any undeliverable boxes or, if there are no boxes to be returned, volunteers may mail or fax the delivery route to the JRA business office. Most delivery routes take between 30-60 minutes to complete.  To volunteer, call the JRA office at 610-660-0190.  For more information, click here.
 


 

Chabad of Abington:
 

  • Hebrew Reading Crash Course
    July 21, 2010 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Have you always wanted to read Hebrew but never had the opportunity?  Ever feel lost at Services because you can't follow the Hebrew? Want to study the Torah in its original language? Perhaps it's time to learn your own language.
    Click here
    for more information.
     
  • Mommy and Me at the Park!
    July 21, 2010 - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    July 28, 2010 - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Spend time together with other moms and kids at the park.
    Snack and additional activities will be provided.
    RSVP to  dini@jewishabington.com or 215-572-1522.
     
  • Challah Baking
    July 21, 2010 - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Kids and/or adults can come learn the art of making
    Challah, either the good old fashioned way or with
    an added spice. Our thematic challahs include: Chocolate Chip, Onion and Garlic, Sprinkles, Whole Wheat, Tic Tac Toe, 4 & 6 Braided, and Traditional.  Make your Challah however you like it, while learning about the significance and meaning of the Mitzvah. Suggested donation $3 per child, per class.
    RSVP at 215-572-1511 or Dini@JewishAbington.com.
     


 
YJLC's 23rd Annual Pocono Rafting/Leadership Weekend                August 13 - 15, 2010
Join young professionals from across the East Coast and beyond for rafting on the Lehigh River; plus Dorney Park & Wild Water Kingdom, volleyball, mixers & pool parties. Guest Speakers and group discussions on Israel & our Jewish Community. Presentations by a panel of co-sponors: JAFI Aliyah, MASA, AEPi, B'nai B'rith, Magen David Adom, & JNF. See the slideshow from last year's weekend on www.YJLC.org.For more info e-mail: Lou4yjlc@aol.com



Sephardic Film Festival 
Presented by Congregation Mikveh Israel and Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. July 22nd, 7:00 p.m. - THE LONGING (The Forgotten Jews of South America). August 3, 7:00 p.m. - ADIO KERIDA (Goodbye Dear Love) - A Cuban-American woman's search for Sephardic memories.  Both features at Congregation Mikveh Israel, 44 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, PA. Suggested Contribution- $10 per person.  Call 215-922-5446 to reserve your seat.

 


 

 

Tikvah Family Camtikvahp provides Jewish children with developmental disorders and/or social learning disorders, their parents, and their siblings a unique opportunity to together experience the magic of Jewish summer camp. Our 5-day overnight program incorporates Jewish learning, recreation, spiritual reflection, and plain-old-fun in the beautiful natural environment of Camp Ramah in the Poconos.

Our program will run from Wednesday, August 18, 2010 through Sunday, August 22, 2010. The subsidized cost per family is $613. This program has been generously funded by the Venture Philanthropy Group. For more information and to download the Tikvah Family Camp application packet, please visit the Tikvah page of our website at www.ramahpoconos.org. If you have any questions, contact Adena Sternthal at 215-498-4396 or tikvah@ramahpoconos.org.



M
ystical Sabbath Gathering Series
with Rabbi S
igal Brier 
The third Friday of every month from 7 -9 pm.
July 16
Elkins Estate, 1750 Ashbourne Road
$15 per person
RSVP to hearawake@gmail.com
For more information, click here.


Jewish Philadelphia: A Guide to Its Sights & Stories by Linda Nesvisky
Encouraged by Penn's charter of religious tolerance, Jewish people have flocked to Philadelphia since before the Revolutionary War, and in turn they have made remarkable contributions to the City of Brotherly Love. With a walking tour and a series of intriguing vignettes, tour guide Linda Nesvisky leads readers down colonial streets to discover the surprising history of the Jewish community in Philadelphia into the twenty-first century.
This book is now available at major retailers.

Are You A Holocaust Survivor Looking to Remain in the Comfort of Your Own Home for as Long as Possible? Jewish Family and Children's Service (JFCS) of Greater Philadelphia's Holocaust Survivors Support Network can help. For more information, contact Avital Spiegel at 267.256.2020 or ASpiegel@jfcsphilly.org.
 


 
kids readingACAJE / JOP Summer Reading Club
Summer is a great time for kids to read Jewishly. When kids in the Greater Philadelphia area join the ACAJE/JOP Summer Jewish Reading Club.  By reading 3 or more Jewish books and
returning a completed entry form, children will receive a coupon for a
 
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Gratz College/Jewish Community High School
7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park
215-635-7300


Gratz College Seeks Focus Group Participants
Do you care about the Jewish community? Do you have ideas about Jewish education? Do you want to help create a roadmap for Gratz College, a 115-year old institution that includes college programs, the largest supplementary high school in the nation, and adult education programs? As part of its strategic planning process, Gratz is seeking participants for two focus groups, targeting adults under age 40 and adults over age 55. The focus groups will be held toward the end of July. Please email focusgroup@gratz.edu or call Lovisa Woodson  at 215-635-7300, ext 133.

 
Camp Melton
 
Save some time the week of August 2, 2010 to come to CAMP MELTON!  There will be 2-hour classes mornings, afternoons and evenings open to all Melton students, alumni, prospective students and anyone from the community who wants to come.  Tuition is due upon enrollment.
$27.00 per 2-hour session
$25.00 per 2-hour session for Gratz-Melton students and Alumni
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summer institute
The Summer Institute is a unique one or two week long campus-based Jewish learning experience. It is an opportunity to complete a full course in one week. The Summer Institute provides an opportunity to experience the Gratz College campus, to engage and learn with outstanding professors and fellow students from around the country.

6 day accredited intensive courses for 3 college credits.
  See www.gratzcollege.edu/SI2010 for class offerings and faculty bios.

Gratz College Florence Melton Adult Mini-School- Fall 2010 Classes
Click here for more information and to register for Fall 2010 classes. 
 

 
 
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Adath Jeshurun
7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park
215-635-6611:

 


 

Get to know "s'more" about Congregation Adath Jeshurun
Have you wanted to know more about our warm and friendly community?  Join us at AJ S'MORE's night on August 11 from 6:00p.m. to 7:30p.m.  We'll be providing tours of the synagogue and an opportunity to meet with some of our members and staff.  Have a s'more (or two) and bring your children along.  We'll have a MOONBOUNCE just for them.  Cong. Adath Jeshurun is an inclusive Conservative Synagogue.  All are welcome irrespective of gender, race, or sexual orientation.  We welcome dual-faith families who want to be involved in the Jewish Community. (Raindate:  August 18)

Attention Readers!!!
Congregation Adath Jeshurun Women's Association Sisterhood invites you to join a guided Discussion group

at 8:00 PM (folowing 7:30 PM Minyan).
Book Selections:
"Freakonomics, by Steven Levitt - Summer 2010.
For additional information, please call:  215-635-6611

 
Want to Make a Difference?  "Cook for a Friend"
is a unique program that prepares meals for those in need.  CFAF meets one weekday evening and one weekday morning each month.  Join us in making a difference!

 
 
beth sholom Beth Sholom Congregation
8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA
215-887-1342




Our Social Action/Mitzvot B'Yahad Committee is looking for volunteers to help in the Mitzvah garden. If you enjoy working outdoors and are able to help us with caring for and watering our plants throughout the summer, we could use your help! Contact Alan Rothman at 215-885-1582 or alanrothman@comcast.net for more information.
 
 
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Congregation Kol Ami
8201 High School Road, Elkins Park
215-635-3110

Kol Ami is proud to introduce their new website. 
Click the link to visit www.kolamielkinspark.org.


ol Ami is proud to announce
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KI LOGO Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park
215-887-8700:


 
 
JULY IS JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH AT KI -
  Friday, July 16 - "Rabbi David Einhorn"   
  Friday, July 30 - "FDR and the Jews"


RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Wednesday, July 21 - 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign up on-line or at 1-800-GIVEBLOOD. KI Sponsor Code is 2549.


ADULT ED CLASSES & PROGRAMS - Click here for Adult Ed classes, registration form, Adult Ed at a Glance.

 
 
Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-Elmbiee
133 West Cheltenham Avenue
215-635-4649


 
oyrtbaOld York Road Temple -Beth Am
971 Old York Road, Abington
215-886-8000



Learn to play to Canasta!
Class will be held on Monday, July 19, 26 & August 2 at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. For more information or to sign up contact Gail Goren 215-572-5920 or Sherry Welsh 215-947-2543.

There's an easy way to help make Beth Am a greener community. Our inkjet and laser toner cartridge & cell phone recycling program continues. Please bring your empty cartridges and old cell phones to the designated box in the lobby. Cartridges and cell phones can earn the Temple a few dollars each; others will be recycled. Questions? Call the Administrative office at 215-886-8000.
 

 
Young Israel of Elkins Park
7715 Montgomery Avenue
215-635-3152


Rabbi Brisman offers classes for both the beginner and those on a more advanced level. Shiurim include:
  • Daily daf yomi shiur [Click for a view of the Daf]
     
  • Weekly gemara shiur on Monday Nights
     
  • Weekly shiur held each week on Shabbat afternoon on the Haftarot (during the winter) or Pirkei Avot (during the summer)
     

Wednesday evenings feature weekly visits from rabbis from the Torah Links program and the Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Studies, who offer classes on traditional Jewish text as well as one on one (Chavruta) learning. Come for a night out of learning, light refreshments, and friends! Classes run from 8:30-9:30 pm.

  • "Insights and Vignettes on the Portion of the Week", with Rabbi Yehoshua Weinstein
  • "The World of Prayer", with Rabbi Yaakov Schwartz
  • "The Mitzvot In-Depth", with Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Kagan  
  • "Explorations in Jewish Spirituality", with Rabbi Alexander Coleman
 
Sincerely,
 

Lynne Balaban
Kehillah of Old York Road
   
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Rick Recht Concert & Israeli Scouts
JRA Distribution Information
Summer Reading Club
Gratz College - Your input is needed
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