Dear KI Families, My name is Elyse Herman, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as KI’s Engagement Coordinator. Whether you are new to our congregation or have been part of the KI family for many years, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome. I have been part of the...
On Tuesday, a mural was installed in memory of the children who lost their lives in the Holocaust. Artist Jane M. Hirsberg — a member of KI, a teacher in the Quest Noar program, and a member of the TJM Artists Collaborative — created the mural, inspired by the poem...
This past weekend was a wonderful time celebrating Keneseth Israel and I so appreciate the outpouring in honor of my twenty years as KI’s Executive Director. My remarks during the service are included below. I am honored by your presence this evening. The comments from the speakers, the tribute book...
Join LFFC CSA Nourishing Community @ Keneseth Israel-Support local farms with your fork Support local farms with your fork by joining our organic Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Nourishing Community proudly partners with Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative (LFFC) for our 20th year of distributing vegetables, fruit, eggs, bread and/or herbal medicine...
Welcome to Jessica Endy, the new Director of Library Services at KI’s Meyers Library. Jessica joins us from Wyncote Elementary School, where she was the Library Assistant. Jessica is also a freelance writer and communications consultant, with clients including the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. Previously, Jessica worked for nearly 20 years developing strategic...
Much appreciation to our Dinner Sponsors: December: Dr. Alan Jay and Carol Schwartz January: Berkadia Mortgage Co. thanks to KI member, Dennis Johnson Monthly Business Donors/Community Sponsors: Mike + Caryl Levin-Fruit, Baked Goods: Weinrich’s of Willow Grove, Fill-a-Bagel of Jenkintown, Famous Deli in NE Phila., + Kaplans Bakery of South...
The HaMotzi November Thanksgiving Dinner was a Huge Success! It was our most attended of the entire year and involved the most volunteers! ++ Much Appreciation to the November Dinner Sponsors: Lois and Stan Singer Aaron Kraus and Rhonda McKitten in memory of Ellen Finkelstein, a devoted HaMotzi volunteer ++ Monthly...
The largest gift collection the Temple Judea Museum has ever received arrived last week, delivered in a very large truck by Debra Gussman and her husband, Samuel “Farfel” Duckworth. It was Debra’s mom, Florence (Flo) Korostoff Gussman (1930 – 2024) who assembled this fascinating collection of Noah, his Ark, and...
Happy special birthday to Judy Maslin. Judy, who holds a Masters in Art History, is the founding director of the Temple Judea Museum. During her time running the museum she set a gold standard for all who follow her. She seamlessly integrated the separate collections of Keneseth Israel and Temple...
Dear Friends, We are so excited to see you at Drag Queen Bingo at KI this Wednesday, April 9th @ 6:00 PM. Together we will honor KI’s HaMotzi program – Fighting Food Insecurity in our Community for 10 Years! Please read through the following instructions to help make the night run smoothly AND send instructions to...
