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ADULT JANUARY 25 TH Barbara Siegel Memorial Program Martin J. Raffel will be speaking on American Jews and our relationship with Israel. The event will include a dairy lunch. Mr. Raffel recently retired as senior vice president of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA). He now consults for the JCPA and for the Israel Policy Forum. 11:00 a.m. Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation. Free. For more details and to RSVP please e-mail office@orhadash.com or call 215.283.0276. The Bux-Mont Neighborhood Kehillah proudly presents additional programs in the Sandwich Generation Series: The Family Love Letter, Parts 1 & 2 Each of us will leave a legacy when we pass, but will it be one of confusion or information? The Family Love Letter is a gift of time, love and clarity and a road map for your loved ones to follow. This is a hands-on opportunity for you to complete your own Family Love Letter. You will receive your own Family Love Letter booklet, a $20 value. Both the booklet and the program are FREE. Please take advantage of this special opportunity to get your house order for you and your loved ones. Advanced registration is required Or Hadash: Part 1 - Sunday, February 1 st from 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Part 2 Sunday, February 8 th from 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. For more details and to RSVP please e-mail office@orhadash. com or call 215.283.0276. Beth Tikvah B nai Jeshurun Part 1 Tuesday, April 21 st from 6:45 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Part 2 Thursday, April 30 th from 6:45 p.m. 8:30 p.m. For more details and to RSVP please e-mail office@btbj.org or call 215.836.5677. FEBRUARY 17 TH Lunch and Learn Series Topic: 70 CE The Future of Judaism in Peril! In perhaps one of the most important events in Jewish history, the Second Temple was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE. Relive the momentous events of the Jewish people in 70 CE with Rabbi Saul Grife. 11:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Beth Tikvah B nai Jeshurun $15 per person. For more details and to RSVP please e-mail office@btbj.org or call 215.836.5677. MARCH 3 RD 27TH ADULT EDUCATION CLASS SERIES This series will explore The Habits of Happiness, Positive Psychology and Judaism and examine the concepts of positive psychology through the lens of Jewish wisdom. The course is based on the teachings of positive psychology expert Tal Ben Shahar and is presented by Jerusalem U. Friday mornings 9:15-10:30 a.m. or Tuesday nights 7:15 8:30 p.m. Tiferet Bet Israel Blue Bell. Free. For more details and to RSVP please e-mail programdirector@tbibluebell.org or call 610.275.8797 x144. MARCH 8 TH From Egypt to the Promised Land: A Multi-Generational Interactive Journey The entire community will come together to offer this Passover festival with something for everyone. There will be cooking demonstrations and refreshments by Barclay Caterers, entertainment for children, adult classes with local rabbis and educators, and performances by synagogue choirs. Reservations are required. 2:00 4:30 p.m. Beth Tikvah B nai Jeshurun. Free. For more details and to RSVP by March 1 st please e-mail office@btbj.org or call 215.836.5677. MARCH 20 TH & 21 ST Scholar in Residence: Professor Noam Pianko Noted author, speaker and professor Dr. Noam Pianko of the University of Washington will provide an engaging, relevant and thought-provoking series of programs on modern Jewish history, Zionism and contemporary American Judaism. The weekend begins with Friday night dinner at 6:30 p.m. (reservations required), followed by a service at 7:30 p.m., and a presentation at 8:15 p.m. Saturday morning the program begins at 9:30 a.m., and the Saturday evening program begins at 7:30 p.m. Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Synagogue. For more details and to RSVP please e-mail office@orhadash.com or call 215.283.0276. APRIL 19 TH Dinner and Dialogue Please join us for a delicious dinner followed by our guest speaker, Stephanie Feldman, author of The Angel of Losses. The Washington Post describes the book as a journey of fantastic tales, stormy family ties and a tragic discovery of redemption that will break your heart. 6:30 p.m. Beth Tikvah B nai Jeshurun. For more details and to RSVP please e-mail office@btbj.org or call 215.836.5677.
ARTS,CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT JANUARY 25 TH Children s Program: Giggle Magic Please join us for an afternoon for families with children of all ages. Giggle Magic rivets young audiences with a fun-filled variety show and dance party. In advance: $10 for children/ $5 for adults. At the door: $15 for children/ $5 for adults 3:30 p.m. Beth Tikvah B nai Jeshurun. For more details and to RSVP please e-mail office@btbj.org or call 215.836.5677. JANUARY 31 ST TBI Trivia Night Join MC Rabbi Kalev for an evening of trivia, snacks, coffee and dessert. 6:00 p.m. Tiferet Bet Israel Blue Bell. $20 per adult. For more details and to RSVP please e-mail programdirector@tbibluebell.org or call 610.275.8797 x144. MARCH 11 TH TO 15 TH Temple Sinai Players Present OLIVER The original Broadway classic is coming to Temple Sinai. Bringing to life Dickens timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more, Lionel Bart s sensational score includes Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more. Reserved seating available Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday 7:30 p.m. & Sunday 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Temple Sinai. $18 to $36 if purchased in advance. For more details and to RSVP please e-mail tspoliver@mail.com or call 215.643.6510. APRIL 16 TH Bingo & Shopping Event Play bingo, enjoy wine and snacks, win prizes and shop a variety of great vendors. For $18 you will receive one set of bingo cards plus refreshments. For $38 you will receive two sets of bingo cards, 20 raffle tickets, two special bingo cards plus refreshments. 6:30 p.m. Beth Tikvah B nai Jeshurun. For more details and to RSVP please e-mail office@btbj.org or call 215.836.5677. FEBRUARY 7 TH Daddy Daughter Dance An unforgettable evening for girls ages 4 to 12 and their fathers, male relative or guardian. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Dress attire requested; black tie optional. 6:30 9:30 p.m. Temple Sinai. $50 per father/daughter couple and $10 for each additional daughter. For more details and to RSVP please visit www.daddy-daughter-dance.com or call 610.275.8797 x144. FEBRUARY 8 TH Ellen Allard in Concert TBI presents renowned children s singer songwriter and early childhood educator Ellen Allard in concert. 11:00 a.m. Tiferet Bet Israel Blue Bell. COST? For more details and to RSVP please e-mail programdirector@tbibluebell.org or call 610.275.8797 x144.
SOCIAL ACTION MARCH 29 TH Project HOPE Temple Sinai continues its tradition of packaging and distributing Kosher foods for hundreds of needy and isolated families just before Passover. This is a meaningful way for children and adults to help those in need and usher in the holiday of freedom. 8:00 a.m. 12:00 pm. Temple Sinai. For more details and to RSVP please e-mail samueldomsky@gmail.com or call 215.643.6510. HOLIDAYS MARCH 26 TH Hunger Seder This program is designed to call attention to the persistence of food insecurity in our communities and to promote education and engagement. 7:00 p.m. Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Synagogue. $12 per person. For more details and to RSVP please e-mail office@orhadash.com or call 215.283.0276.
JEWISH COMMUNITY OF BUX-MONT Synagogues and Organizations ABRAMSON CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE 1425 Horsham Road North Wales, PA 19454-1320 215.371.3000 abramsoncenter.org BETH TIKVAH B NAI JESHURUN 1001 Paper Mill Road Erdenheim, PA 19038 215.836.5677 btbj.org CONGREGATION BETH OR 239 Welsh Road Maple Glen, PA 19002 215.646.5806 bethor.org CONGREGATION OR AMI 708 Ridge Pike Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 610.828.9066 or-ami.org CONGREGATION TIFERES B NAI ISRAEL 2478 Street Road Warrington, PA 18976 215.343.0155 tbiwarrington.org DARKAYNU Services and events take place at BuxMont Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 2040 Street Road Warrington, PA 18976 267.528.7212 darkaynu.org
FEDERATION EARLY LEARNING SERVICES Terri Lynne Lokoff Early Learning Center 7002 Butler Pike, Suite 100 Ambler, PA 19002 215.643.0110 felskids.org LUBAVITCH OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY 1311 Fort Washington Avenue Fort Washington, PA 19034-1709 215.591.9310 jewishmc.com OR HADASH: A RECONSTRUCTIONIST CONGREGATION 190 Camp Hill Road Fort Washington, PA 19034 215.283.0276 orhadash.com REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL 8339 Old York Road Elkins Park, PA 19027 AND 1802 Skippack Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422 215.887.8700 kenesethisrael.org TEMPLE SINAI 1401 N. Limekiln Pike Dresher, PA 19025 215.643.6510 tsinai.com TIFERET BET ISRAEL 1920 Skippack Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422 610.275.8797 tbibluebell.org
BUX-MONT Neighborhood Kehillah FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Rabbi Leah Richman Community Engagement Specialist Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 215.832.0558 lrichman@jfgp.org Jan M. Zacharjasz Chair Bux-Mont Neighborhood Kehillah 215.380.9878 jzach1@comcast.net In cooperation with and funded by