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CSS Updates~
BOOK CLUB ZOOM MEETING: The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027, will be hosting their October Zoom session on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Our book this month is Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See. For further information, or to register for the book club program, please contact Lynn Ratmansky at the synagogue office at 215-677-1600.
Kim Reddin Yiddish at Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. The group’s next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, starting at 1:00 p.m. Please join us and spend a pleasant hour together. Call the CSS office at 215-677-1600 for further details.
SISTERHOOD GENERAL MONTHLY MEETING: The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA, will be hosting our October general meeting on Tuesday October 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Our meeting will feature Hadassah guests who will talk about the evolution of Jewish foods both throughout the world and the years. Light refreshments will be served and there is no charge for this program. For further information, please call the synagogue office at 215-677-1600.
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Please join us at The Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA for our annual Meet the Candidates Brunch on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. This event is open to the community and there is no charge. Come out and ask the candidates the important questions and hear their answers. Listen to what issues are important to the candidates as your vote counts. Please RSVP to CSS office at 215-677-1600.
BOSCOV DAY: The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 8339 Old Yok Road, Elkins Park, PA, announce our annual Boscov Shopping Day. On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, you can shop in person and receive a 25% discount when you identify yourself as a member of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim Sisterhood at the checkout with your Boscov’s Shopping Pass. So, all you need to do to get this wonderful discount is purchase the $5 Boscov Day Shopping Pass in our office. Then, check with Boscov’s for their store’s hours that day. If you need further information, please contact the synagogue office at 215/677-1600.
BAGELS AND BIBLE: The Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027, is hosting Bagels and Bible on Saturday, October 31, 2026. In lieu of a formal sermon, Rabbi Sandi will hold an informal Torah study session following services. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. For more information, please contact 215-677-1600.
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Clean House Recycling has a collection bin in the corner of the KI parking lot. They recycle the clothing so it can stay out of a landfill. KI also receives monthly income from the rental of the parking space.Make a difference for the environment and help those in need of clothing.
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Families with special needs children who would benefit from our Friends@Home program a 1-on-1 friendship, please feel free to contact Laurie Sked, Member Support Coordinator ~ E: members@phillyfriendship.com P: 445-247-5348
Philly Friendship Circle Website – https://phillyfriendshipvirtual.com/
Sunday Circle – https://phillyfriendshipvirtual.com/sundaycircle
Sign-Up to join our Circle – https://phillyfriendshipvirtual.com/sign-up-2
Phone Number- (215)574-1765
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Calling all 20s and 30s! Young Adult Interfaith Group ~ Learn More!
JRA Food Distribution ~ Sign Up Here! JRA needs you! Each month, they take on the challenge of providing kosher food for over 6,200 individuals coping with hunger in the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community and beyond. Everything they do is driven, quite literally, by volunteers, helping to assist with packing boxes of food and other essential items, and hand-delivering them to community members in need. Register online at jewishrelief.org
Jewish Federation’s Volunteer Opportunities
CBS Kosher Food Program is providing nutritious lunches for children 1-18. M-F from 12-12:45 p.m. To Reserve Free Kosher Meals, please have families email Volunteer Onityaakova@gmail.com for pick up. *1 adult per family must be present and provide a home address. No further questions asked.
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