Friday, April 7 6:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service with April Birthday Blessings Led by Rabbi Leib & Cantor Zarkh TBT Chapel and Zoom Yahrzeits being observed this week
Saturday, April 8 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Rabbi Leib 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Paul Anderson TBT Chapel or Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
Israel @ 75
Rabbi Leib and Rabbi Tornberg have both addressed the political situation in Israel in their most recent sermons. You can watch their sermons on our congregation's Livestream pageunder "Previous Broadcasts."
HERE is material from the Israel Religious Action Center explaining the issues, and how we American Jews can have impact.
Yom HaShoah: Correction
Please note: the correct date to light the yellow Yom HaShoah candle is Monday night, April 17.
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4/6 - Passover Service - 10:00a.m. 4/12 - Yizkor Service - 10:00a.m.
Both services will be held in the TBT Chapel &ZOOM Meeting ID: 886 1359 4948 Passcode: 4?1018
Mazel Tov
Ellen and Harris Fishman announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel to Jake Goldberg, son of Debi and Lee Goldberg. Sister of Emily Fishman, granddaughter of Marilyn and Don Webster, and Sandy and Don Fishman.
April 18 - “The Convert” by Stefan Hertmans, David McKay In this dazzling work of historical fiction, the Booker International-longlisted author of War and Turpentine reconstructs the tragic story of a Medieval Christian noblewoman who abandoned her life for the love of a Jewish boy.
The Middle Ages have just begun when Vigdis Adelas, a young woman from a prosperous French family, falls in love with David Todros, a student at the city's yeshiva, and the son of a rabbi. To be together, they must flee their city, Vigdis renouncing a life of privilege and comfort. Pursued by her father's knights and in constant danger of betrayal, the lovers embark on a dangerous journey to the south of France, only to find their brief happiness destroyed by the vicious wave of anti-Semitism that sweeps Europe with the onset of the First Crusade. Stefan Hertmans meticulously retraces Vigdis's epic journey, first across France and then beyond, to Palermo and the Middle East. Blending fact and fiction, and with immense imagination and stylistic ingenuity, he painstakingly imagines her terrible trials, bringing the Middle Ages to life, and illuminating a chaotic world of passion, hate, love, and death.
B. Mitzvah - Micah Auspitz
Saturday, April 1 Tzav Son of Steve Auspitz & Cindy Auspitz
Shabbat Times
Friday, March 31 7:00pm Erev Shabbat Service with Adult Choir- March Anniversary Blessings Led by Rabbi Tornberg & Cantor Zarkh Molish Sanctuary and Livestream Yahrzeits being observed this week
Saturday, April 1 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Steve Green 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Steve Green TBT Chapel or Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
Israel @ 75
Last Friday, Rabbi Leib addressed the critical issues roiling Israel politics and society. You can watch here. _____________________________________________________________ In the late 19th century, a Russian emigré to Palestine had the crazy notion that Hebrew should be the spoken and written everyday language for Jews in the Holy Land. You can watch his great-grandson, Dr. Zach Kassuto, tell the story of how Ben-Yehudah almost single-handedly revived the ancient language, spoken by millions in the State of Israel. Watch the recording of Sunday's program, "The Birth of modern Hebrew".
Mitzvah Oppurtunities
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Mitzvah Food Program Cleaning out your pantry for Passover? Donate your Chametz today. Bought too much for Passover? Donate your Kosher for Passover Items. Drop off your donations in the green bin by the back door of the synagogue.
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Please Note Building & School Closing Dates: Adminstrative office will be closed on Tuesday 4/5 & Thursday 4/6 SOEL will be closed Monday 4/4 - Friday 4/7 Mensch Lab Closed on Sundays 4/2 & 4/9 Beit Noar Closed on Tuesdays 4/4 & 4/11
April 18 - “The Convert” by Stefan Hertmans, David McKay In this dazzling work of historical fiction, the Booker International-longlisted author of War and Turpentine reconstructs the tragic story of a Medieval Christian noblewoman who abandoned her life for the love of a Jewish boy.
The Middle Ages have just begun when Vigdis Adelas, a young woman from a prosperous French family, falls in love with David Todros, a student at the city's yeshiva, and the son of a rabbi. To be together, they must flee their city, Vigdis renouncing a life of privilege and comfort. Pursued by her father's knights and in constant danger of betrayal, the lovers embark on a dangerous journey to the south of France, only to find their brief happiness destroyed by the vicious wave of anti-Semitism that sweeps Europe with the onset of the First Crusade. Stefan Hertmans meticulously retraces Vigdis's epic journey, first across France and then beyond, to Palermo and the Middle East. Blending fact and fiction, and with immense imagination and stylistic ingenuity, he painstakingly imagines her terrible trials, bringing the Middle Ages to life, and illuminating a chaotic world of passion, hate, love, and death.
B. Mitzvah - Micah Auspitz
Saturday, April 1 Tzav Son of Steve Auspitz & Cindy Auspitz
Shabbat Times
Friday, March 31 7:00pm Erev Shabbat Service with Adult Choir- March Anniversary Blessings Led by Rabbi Tornberg & Cantor Zarkh Molish Sanctuary and Livestream Yahrzeits being observed this week
Saturday, April 1 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Steve Green TBT Chapel or Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
Mitzvah Oppurtunities
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Mitzvah Food Program Cleaning out your pantry for Passover? Donate your Chametz today. Bought too much for Passover? Donate your Kosher for Passover Items. Drop off your donations in the green bin by the back door of the synagogue.
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This Sunday, Rabbi Leib presents Dr. Zach Kassuto speaking about The Birth of Modern Hebrew. Zach is the great-grandson of Eliezer Ben-Yehudah, who is almost single-handedly responsible for the rebirth of Hebrew as a modern language; indeed, the language of millions in the modern state of Israel.
Join us in-person at 11:00 a.m., Sunday March, 26 in the Strick Auditorium in our synagogue. Registering on-line for $5.00 includes brunch and the conversation between Dr. Kassuto and Rabbi Leib. Admission at the door is $10.00. Or you can register for the Zoommeeting at no charge. (Sorry, you're on your own for brunch when you attend via Zoom.)
Flossie & Steve Porter joylfully announce the marriage of their granddaughter, Samantha Kramer to John Phinn. The wedding festivites took place in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The couple resides in Bucks County.
Mah Jongg- New card class: Wednesday, April 12, 6:45 to 9:00 pm. Pre-register as space is limited; $15.00 by April 5 or $20 after.
Cards for purchase: $14/regular or $15/large Payments can be made by check (payable to OYRTBA Sisterhood), Cash or Venmo @OYRTBA. Please mail checks to Old York Road Temple-Beth Am. Contact Gailto reserve your spot 215-962-0341.
Beginner class starts April 19 and will continue for 6 weeks. Spread the word to your friends that are interested in learning, tell them we are the best teachers!! Cost is $80.00 (+ cost of the card) by April 12 or $90 after April 12. REMINDER: No Mah Jongg on April 5 - Happy Passover!
B. Mitzvah - Nathan Unikel
Saturday, March 25 Vayikra Son of Lynne Unikel & Ricardo Unikel
For my Mitzvah Project, I volunteered at Furever Yours Rescue. This is a very small, local nonprofit organization, run out of the owner's home. I took care of cats in the cat room at PetSmart and I was responsible for feeding, cleaning their enclosures, and most importantly, playing with them. Furever Yours is always in need of supplies and money for all the animals they rescue.There is a box for donations at both entrances of the synagogue.
Please consider donating one or more of the following: blankets, towels, bleach, leashes, dog food, puppy pads, dog or cat toys.
Saturday, March 25 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Steve Chesin 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Sandi Cohen TBT Chapel or Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
Poem #1 The book of Leviticus begins, With laws of sacrifice and sin, The priests are given their command, To offer up their offerings grand.
The burnt, the meal, the peace, the sin, Each has its place, its time to begin, The blood is sprinkled on the wall, The fat is burned, the smoke does call.
The people come to make their plea, To ask for help, to be set free, The priest will listen, hear their cry, And offer up a sacrifice.
So let us learn from this great book, And take a closer, deeper look, At how we live, how we can give, And how we can in peace, all live.
Poem #2 A small aleph in Vayikra, A mystery to all, Why is it there, what does it mean, What is its hidden call?
Some say it's there to teach us, That we should not be proud, That even if we're small and weak, We can still stand out in the crowd.
Others say it's there to show us, That every letter counts, That even if it's small and weak, It still has great amounts.
So let us learn from this small aleph, And take its lesson to heart, That even if we're small and weak, We can still make a great start.
Mitzvah Day
4/23 - Save The Date - Mitzvah Day
Mitzvah Oppurtunities
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Mitzvah Food Program Cleaning out your pantry for Passover? Donate your Chametz today. Bought too much for Passover? Donate your Kosher for Passover Items. Drop off your donations in the green bin by the back door of the synagogue.
Every year on Passover, we proclaim, "Let all who are hungry come and eat." As we reflect on the past three years, in which millions have suffered and the cracks within our social safety net have been exposed, it is more important than ever to come together and retell our shared story. As we look ahead to a healthier, safer world, we know that too many Americans — nearly 40 million today — still face food insecurity. We have a long road ahead, but your support of MAZON and engagement with our holiday materialsensures that we can end hunger together. Each year, MAZON provides resources to help you and your community highlight the issue of hunger at the Seder table. Whether you plan to join with loved ones virtually or in-person this year, we hope you will engage with our Hunger Seder Haggadah. More specifically, we challenge you to ask yourselves the following Fifth Question:"What lessons from our history should guide our nation’s approach to ending hunger?"
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Mark and Rhona Gold announce the birth of their new granddaughter, Zemira Hazel Siegel-Gold, daughter of Rebecca Siegel and Daniel Gold.
Dean, Karen, and Jenna Staller are insanely proud of their son and brother, Ian K. Staller, a sailor in the US Navy since October 2017! Now stationed at NAS Lemoore in California, he has achieved the rank of Petty Officer Second Class and has received a commendation for his "outstanding performance" while stationed at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. PO2 Staller has been commended for "consistently demonstrating exemplary professionalism in the performance of his demanding duties. He was instrumental in the completion of [hundreds of] system checks and maintenance actions on eleven F/A-18E aircraft. His efforts led to the safe execution of [thousands of] sorties encompassing [thousands and thousands of] flight hours at a 98 percent sortie completion rate and the expenditure of [hundreds of thousands of] pounds of ordnance in support of fleet operations aboard USS Ronald Reagan. His development of junior sailors led to the qualifications of six plane captains, six release and control team members, and four final checkers. He was critical in [a] 2020 detachment and the first fleet employment of [a new] missile. Petty Officer Staller's professionalism and devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Saturday, March 18 8:45 a.m. Torah Study led by Rabbi Leib 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Sue Fleishman TBT Chapel or Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
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Musical Erev Shabbat Service - Tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Tonight our Beth Am players and members of the T’filah band will present a Shabbat Service based on the music of the American Standards and Golden Oldies. Join us to greet Shabbat with the music of Jerome Kern’s” Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" (I hope you guessed it is our candle blessing) or sing Mi Chamocha to the tune of “When the Saints Go Marching In”.
Looking to get involved in a very short-term synagogue activity?
Are you able to attend 2 (that’s all) just 2 brief VIRTUAL (zoom) meetings?
If the answer is yes, then we are seeking interested congregants to serve on this year’s Board nominating committee. Hear about the positions that candidates are applying for. Listen to a few presentations by prospective board members and help choose the future leaders of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am. Simply reply to this email if you would like the specific dates and times. Thank you in advance for your participation in synagogue life!
Sisterhood
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Mazal Tov to David Lieberman. Last week the PA German Society held their 10th Bierfest, where local breweries and importers showcase German style beers. David served three beers, Little Wooden Beer, a smoked dark lager, Subterranean Rauchbock Blues, a smoked strong lager, and Helles Other Purple, a pale lager conditioned on blueberries. He received an enthusiastic reception to all of the beers and won both People's Choice and Brewer's Choice. For the Brewer's award, he will be brewing one of his beers with My Local Brew Works, which will be served at next year's Bierfest on 2/24/24 and he will also be there serving more of his homebrewed beers.
Mazal Tov to Stacey & Josh Hirsch on the birth of Rachel Liora. Rachel was born on 3/1 at 5:23 p.m. 6lbs. 9oz. 20in. Big brother Aaron is vey excited.
Thank you to the Purim committee who, helped cook, plan and decorate under the supervision of Sara Bloom, whose craftmanship and guidance led the way. The Persian feast took us on a culinary journey with the aromas and tastes of Persian cuisine.
Penny & Paul Anderson Robin & Michael Berman Arianna Bloom Sandie Buller Sandi Cohen & Sheldon Wolff Shirley Davis Pearl Jahr Linda Katz Gary Kimmel Allan Lewin Hilde Sham Eileen Simmons Paula Yoggev
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Saturday, March 11 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Jonathan Magidovitch 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Evelyn Fair TBT Chapel or Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
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The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes Winner of the 2011 Man Booker Prize
This intense new novel follows a middle-aged man as he contends with a past he has never much thought about until his closest childhood friends return with a vengeance, one of them from the grave, another maddeningly present. Tony Webster thought he’d left all this behind as he built a life for himself, and by now his marriage and family and career have fallen into an amicable divorce and retirement. But he is then presented with a mysterious legacy that obliges him to reconsider a variety of things he thought he’d understood all along, and to revise his estimation of his own nature and place in the world.
Saturday, March 4 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Steve Lavner 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Steve Green TBT Chapel or Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
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Bar Mitzvah - Isadore Eisenstein For my Mitzvah project, I made wooden Mezuzot to be hung on the doorposts of several classrooms at our synagogue. My Mitzvah project ties into my Parasha Terumah because both are about building. In my Parasha, Moses describes what Terumah, or “donations,” people can bring for the construction of the Mikdash or sanctuary. I am delighted that I can use my time and skills for this important contribution to my community. I would not have been able to get to this point without the support of my family, friends, and synagogue. I appreciate everything they have done. First, I’d like to acknowledge Mom and Dad for helping me practice and stay on track, and for all the work they put into getting me to this point. I’d also like to thank Rabbi Tornberg for our thoughtful meetings and helpful comments and Cantor Zarkh for helping me learn my Torah portion and blessings. Thank you to my grandparents, Toby, Bruce, and Karen for always being so supportive. Also, thank you to my sisters, Evie and Mira, who spent many nights listening to me practice. Finally, thanks to all my friends and family for sharing this meaningful milestone with me.
Shabbat Times
Friday, February 24 7:00 p.m.Erev Shabbat Inclusion Service led by Cantor Zarkh Anniversary Blessings & Adult Choir Molish Sanctuary and LiveStream Click hereto view the Yahrzeits being recalled this week. Saturday, February 25 8:45 a.m. Torah Study led by Rabbi Tornberg 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Rhoda Ryba TBT Chapel or Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
10:00 a.m. Service in the Molish Sanctuary and Livestream Bar Mitzvah: Isadore Eisenstein Son of Debra & Eric Eisenstein
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Bar Mitzvah - Isadore Eisenstein For my Mitzvah project, I made wooden Mezuzot to be hung on the doorposts of several classrooms at our synagogue. My Mitzvah project ties into my Parasha Terumah because both are about building. In my Parasha, Moses describes what Terumah, or “donations,” people can bring for the construction of the Mikdash or sanctuary. I am delighted that I can use my time and skills for this important contribution to my community. I would not have been able to get to this point without the support of my family, friends, and synagogue. I appreciate everything they have done. First, I’d like to acknowledge Mom and Dad for helping me practice and stay on track, and for all the work they put into getting me to this point. I’d also like to thank Rabbi Tornberg for our thoughtful meetings and helpful comments and Cantor Zarkh for helping me learn my Torah portion and blessings. Thank you to my grandparents, Toby, Bruce, and Karen for always being so supportive. Also, thank you to my sisters, Evie and Mira, who spent many nights listening to me practice. Finally, thanks to all my friends and family for sharing this meaningful milestone with me.
Shabbat Times
Friday, February 17 7:00 p.m.Erev Shabbat Inclusion Service led by Cantor Zarkh Anniversary Blessings & Adult Choir Molish Sanctuary and LiveStream Click hereto view the Yahrzeits being recalled this week. Saturday, February 18 8:45 a.m. Torah Study led by Rabbi Tornberg 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Rhoda Ryba TBT Chapel or Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
10:00 a.m. Service in the Molish Sanctuary and Livestream Bar Mitzvah: Isadore Eisenstein Son of Debra & Eric Eisenstein
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Mindy and Mitch Ripkin are excited to welcome their new granddaughter, Ava Grace Ripkin, born 2/1/23. Parents Eric and Julia & big brother Daniel are all doing well!
Mazel Tov to Grandparents Ellen & Steve Goldman, Great Grandmother Fran Orkin & Uncle Brett Goldman on the birth of Jonah Evan born 1/30. Proud parents Rachel & Harrison Keiser and big brother Bradley are thrilled.
2/21 “Color of Love” - Marra B. Gad CLICK HERE to join us on Zoom. Meeting ID: 857 6176 3848
In this award-winning memoir, a mixed-race Jewish woman recounts her journey from adoption and prejudice to helping the family that once shunned her.
Marra B. Gad’s biological parents were a black man and a white Jewish woman. In 1970, at three days old, she was adopted by a white Jewish family in Chicago. For them, it was love at first sight—but the world was not ready for a family like theirs. In black spaces, Marra was considered “not black enough” and encountered antisemitism. In Jewish spaces, she was mistaken for the help, asked to leave, or worse. She even faced racism within her own family.
Marra’s family cut ties with relatives who refused to accept her—including her once beloved and glamorous Great-Aunt Nette. But after fifteen years of estrangement, Marra discovered that Nette had Alzheimer’s, and that she was the only one able to reunite Nette with her family. Instead of revenge, Marra chose love, and watched as the disease erased her aunt’s racism, making space for a relationship that was never possible before.
The Color of Love explores the idea of yerusha, which means “inheritance” in Yiddish. At turns heart-wrenching and heartwarming, this is a story about what you inherit from your family—identity, disease, melanin, hate, and most powerful of all, love.
Shabbat Times
Friday, February 17 6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Tornberg with guest Speakers Cheryl Barish Erlich-Executive Director, Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia & Harold Marcus, Board of Directors: Vice President of Fundraising & Marketing Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia changes lives. They offer no interest, no fee loans to Jews in our community for a wide range of needs. In the past 5 years, they have given 156 loans totaling $1.2 million. They've helped borrowers buy a home, repair a roof, pay for fertility treatments, fix their car, pay medical bills and more. Borrowers must live in the Philadelphia area and four counties in New Jersey. Qualified guarantors are required to secure a loan. More information can be found at www.hflphilly.org or info@hflphilly.org. Temple Beth Torah Chapel andZoom Click hereto view the Yahrzeits being recalled this week. Saturday, February 18 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Richard Molish 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Sue Fleishman TBT Chapel or Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
Mensch Lab/Beit Noar
L’Taken Seminar February 13, 2023 / 22 Shevat 5783 Our Beit Noar students Garrett Murawsky, Alyssa Brodsky and Sarah Cohen made a presentation to staffers in the DC offices of Senator Fetterman and Representative Dean.
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We have sent an email to all congregants from PAXTON regarding your smart key. This will be your access into the building. Your old FOBs will no longer work. Please make sure to download the app, then return to the email, and press the "REGISTER" link. This will fill in your personal registration on the app. If you have not recieved the email, please call the office. If you have any questions or need help, please stop by the office and bring your smartphone with you. It is our hope that new system will be installed and running on all doors by the end of the week.
We are seeking interested and dedicated members to join our executive committee. The open positions are: Executive Vice President, House and Grounds and Secretary. If you are interested in learning more about the commitment, responsibilities, and process, please email Sherrie Turetsky.
3/26 - The Birth of Modern Hebrew- In-person with brunch $5.00 with advance registration by 3/23; $10.00 at the door. Zoom attendance is no charge. Please select the appropriate link to register:Register In-personorZoom
Friday, February 10 6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service led by Cantor Zarkh Temple Beth Torah Chapel andZoom Click hereto view the Yahrzeits being recalled this week. Saturday, February 11 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Steve Lavner 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Steve Green TBT Chapel or Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
Please note on Friday, February 17 - Kabbalat Shabbat Service will be 6:00 p.m. in the TBT Chapel & ZOOM. No Livestream. Service will included guest Speakers Cheryl Barish Erlich-Executive Director, Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia and Harold Marcus, Board of Directors: Vice President of Fundraising & Marketing
Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia changes lives. They offer no interest, no fee loans to Jews in our community for a wide range of needs. In the past 5 years, they have given 156 loans totaling $1.2 million. They've helped borrowers buy a home, repair a roof, pay for fertility treatments, fix their car, pay medical bills and more. Borrowers must live in the Philadelphia area and four counties in New Jersey. Qualified guarantors are required to secure a loan. More information can be found at www.hflphilly.org or info@hflphilly.org.
Mitzvah Opportuntites
Many thanks for the contributions that were made to the shoe drive. We received 73 pairs of shoes. The shoes will be distributed to homeless shelters in Philadelphia by Officer, Robin Robinson, a member of the Philadelphia Police Force.
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We have started sending out the emails from Paxton10 regarding your smart key. This will be your access into the building. Your old FOBs will no longer work. If you have recieved the email, please make sure to download the app and follow the instructions. If you have not recieved the email, you will shortly, so please be on the lookout. If you have any questions or need help, please stop by the office and bring your smartphone with you.
Executive Committee Positions Available:
We are seeking interested and dedicated members to join our executive committee. The open positions are: Executive Vice President, House and Grounds and Secretary. If you are interested in learning more about the commitment, responsibilities, and process, please email Sherrie Turetsky.
December & January Donations
We gratefully acknowledge your ongoing generous contributions to Beth Am. Please click here to view the complete list of donations.
Mazel Tov Rabbi Tornberg
I am sad to be leaving Beth Am family this summer, but I am excited to share that I will be serving as Rabbi of Keneseth Israel in Allentown, PA beginning July 1. I will remain at Beth Am into June, and I look forward spending time serving our community throughout this winter and spring. –Rabbi Shoshanah Tornberg, RJE
Friday, February 3 6:00 p.m. Family Shabbat Service with Birthday Blessings Led by Rabbi Tornberg & Cantor Zarkh Molish Sanctuary andLivestream 6:45 p.m Family Shabbat Dinner - RSVP Required Click hereto view the Yahrzeits being recalled this week. Saturday, February 4 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Bob Brodsky 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Barry Stein TBT Chapel or Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
Please note that on Fridays, February 10 & 17 - Kabbalat Shabbat Service will be 6:00 p.m. in the TBT Chapel &ZOOM. No Livestream.
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Mazel Tov to Britt & Shawn Goldman on the engagment of their daughter Alexis Goldman to Samuel Semel. The couple attended Hebrew school and Confirmation together at Beth Am.
Rae & Ralph Waldman are pleased to announce that their granddaughter Marissa Naselsky is spending the semester at Alexander Muss High School in Israel. Marissa is a sophomore at Upper Dublin High School.
4th Grade families learning with Soferet Cantor Hayley Kobilinsky
Adult Education
Jewish Food Ethics with Rabbi Tornberg on Zoom 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, February 9 & 16. Come explore this most contemporary of topics through a Jewish lens with Rabbi Tornberg.
Shabbat Times
Friday, January 27 7:00 p.m. 5th Annual Refugee Erev Shabbat Service Led by Rabbi Tornberg & Cantor Zarkh - Anniversary Blessings & Adult Choir Click here for lyrics to sing along Molish Sanctuary andLivestream Guest Speaker Taylor Adams, Immigration Attorney A graduate of Temple University, Class of 2013, and Villanova School of Law, Class of 2017. Upon graduating from law school in 2017, accepted a position in the Attorney General Honors Program of the Department of Justice, where she was an Attorney Advisor at the New Orleans Immigration Court from 2017-2019. In 2019, Taylor became a permanent Attorney Advisor in the Philadelphia Immigration Court, working closely with the immigration judges assisting in writing decisions on many different applications for relief from removal, including asylum. In October 2022, she made the switch to private practice and began working at Global Immigration Legal Team in Wayne, PA. Handling a wide variety of immigration cases, including business, family-based, and removal defense, but most of her work focuses on removal defense and family-based immigration applications.
Saturday, January 28 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Rabbi Claire Green & Cheryl Haines 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Harvey Holer TBT Chapel or Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
HIAS
In recognition of Refugee Shabbat, please consider making an impact by purchasing items for refugees resettling in the Philadelphia region. Things can be purchased through HIAS' Target Wishlist and are delivered directly to their offices. Thank you!!
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Our new door access system is currently being installed. The new system will allow you to gain entrance to the synagogue by using your smartphone or a unique PIN number. This will help to keep the building secure. You will be receiving an email early next week from Paxton10 with instructions on setting up your personal access. Please follow the instructions. Each person will need to setup their own account. Please be on the lookout for the email and set up promptly so that you will have building access. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the office.
Please Note: Due to lack of customers, Brotherhood will no longer sell coffee, bagels and cocoa on Sunday mornings.
Adult Education
Jewish Food Ethics with Rabbi Tornberg on Zoom 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, February 9, 16 & 23. Come explore this most contemporary of topics through a Jewish lens with Rabbi Tornberg.
Sisterhood
Mah Jongg: This is the last week to order new cards. $14.00/small or $15.00/large Send check made payable to OYRTBA Sisterhood to the office or venmo @OYRTBA.
Shabbat Times
Friday, January 20 6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Tornberg & Cantor Zarkh Molish Sanctuary and Livestream
Saturday, January 21 8:45 a.m. Torah Study led by Rabbi Tornberg 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Sue Fleishman TBT Chapel or Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
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Our new door access system is currently being installed. The new system will allow you to gain entrance to the synagogue by using your smartphone or a unique PIN number. This will help to keep the building secure. You will be receiving an email early next week from Paxton10 with instructions on setting up your personal access. Please follow the instructions. Each person will need to setup their own account. Please be on the lookout for the email and set up promptly so that you will have building access. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the office.
Please Note: Due to lack of customers, Brotherhood will no longer sell coffee, bagels and cocoa on Sunday mornings.
Adult Education
Jewish Food Ethics with Rabbi Tornberg on Zoom 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, February 9, 16 & 23. Come explore this most contemporary of topics through a Jewish lens with Rabbi Tornberg.
Sisterhood
Mah Jongg: This is the last week to order new cards. $14.00/small or $15.00/large Send check made payable to OYRTBA Sisterhood to the office or venmo @OYRTBA.
Shabbat Times
Friday, January 20 6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Tornberg & Cantor Zarkh Molish Sanctuary and Livestream
Saturday, January 21 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Rabbi Tornberg 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Sue Fleishman TBT Chapel or Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
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2/6 - 6:00p.m. 4th Annual Souper Bowl with guest speaker Mike Sielski 2/18 - 6:30p.m Movie screening of Code Name: Ayalon followed by Q&A with producer Laurel Fairtworth - Register Here Click here to view our Holocaust Memorial Scrolls Story
Adult Education
Jewish Food Ethics with Rabbi Tornberg on Zoom 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, February 9, 16 & 23. Come explore this most contemporary of topics through a Jewish lens with Rabbi Tornberg.
Mensch Lab
Artist and Beth Am member, Mindy Silver, works with Kindergarten students on our Mensch Lab Museum of Jewish Life. These students made “pop-out” Jewish homes that show some of the many things you can find in a Jewish home.
Shabbat Times
Friday, January 13 7:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Tornberg & Cantor Zarkh with the T'filah Band in the Molish Sanctuary and on Livestream
Saturday, January 14 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Steve Lavner 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Evelyn Fair In-person in the TBT CHapel or on Zoom Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
Community
Please join the Abington Township Human Relations Commission (HRC) for the 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Award Program and Day of Service on Monday, January 16 beginning at 10 AM.
Service Project: The HRC will be collecting non-perishable food donations for local pantries and books for school age children that celebrate diversity and promote understanding and inclusion. All donations can be dropped off at the Abington Township Building lobby in advance or brought on the day of the event.
Food Pantries: Interfaith Food Cupboard & Bread of Heaven Food Pantry Book Donations: WePAC (West Philadelphia Alliance for Children) The HRC has created an Amazon wishlistto make donating easier. Items purchased through the wishlist will be sent to the Township building.
Service Award Program: 10AM - 11AM: Service Award Program (In-person at the Township Bulding and by webinar) Join by computer https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82531762933 Join by phone 1-929-436-2866 and enter meeting ID 825-3176-2933
11AM - 1PM: Collect and pack food and book donations at the Township Building
Volunteers are needed to help collect and pack the donated items. No registration required. Questions, contact hrc@abingtonpa.gov. For additional information go to www.abingtonpa.gov/MLK .
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Coming Soon: New Door Access System! We are very excited to announce that our new door access system will be installed in the next few weeks. The new system will allow you to gain entrance to the synagogue by using your smartphone or a unique PIN number. This will help to keep the building secure. You will soon be receiving an email from Paxton10 with instructions on setting up your personal access. Each person will need to set their own account. Please be on the lookout for the email and set up promptly so that you will have building access. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the office.
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Israeli Nobel Prize Winners In 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his Last Will and Testament which shared a large part of his fortune with a series of prizes in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. The first Nobel Prize was awarded in 1901. In Israel’s 75 years, twelve Israelis have received a Nobel Prize.
Six prizes in chemistry - the second highest number of Nobel prizes in chemistry in the past twenty years (along with Japan); two in Economics; one in Literature; three peace prizes; and six in chemistry.
1966 - First prize was awarded to Shai Agnon for Literature. He was a prolific writer born in Eastern Europe. He wrote in Hebrew and Yiddish. 1978 - Menachem Begin was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace along with Anwar Sadat for the Camp David Accords which detailed peace between Israel and Egypt. This agreement is still functioning today. 1994 - Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Perez, and Yasser Arafat were awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace for the Oslo Accords. It is well known that they did not like each other. 2002 - Daniel Kahneman received the Nobel Prize for Science. He was an economist and studied how intuition affects how we make decisions. 2004 - Avram Hershko and Aaron Ciechanover received the Nobel Prize for Peace with their American colleague. They discovered how proteins and cells are broken down. Their conclusions are still used today in the study of, and creation of cancer treatments. 2005 - Robert Aumann, an economist, received the Nobel Prize for Game Theory which can be applied to how people work together to complete projects and tasks. 2009 - Ada Yonath received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for studying how cells create proteins. She is the only woman in Israel and one of five women in the world to receive the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. 2011 - Dan Schechtman received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for his discovery of quasicrystals. 2013 - Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the creation of a computer program in the 1970s that allowed scientists to simulate chemical reactions.
For more information, click here to see a video from Unpacked for Educators. Contact Shari for more information.
Shabbat Times
Friday, January 6 6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Leib & Cantor Zarkh in the Molish Sanctuary and on Livestream
Saturday, January 7 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Rabbi Leib 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader: Rabbi Leib Click here to join us Saturday Morning Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
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I hope you all had a Happy Hanukkah and a Happy New Year. I write to you today with difficult news. Recently, I mentioned in the letter that accompanied your statement that Beth Am had a significant budget shortfall. One of the unfortunate decisions that we, as an Executive Committee needed to make, was whether to renew Rabbi Tornberg’s contract for an additional term. Her contract is set to expire on June 30, 2023 and per the terms of the contract, we were required to inform her of the board’s intent by November 1.
Our professional and lay leadership team have worked to maintain an appropriate and sustainable financial structure for Old York Road Temple - Beth Am. Beth Am’s current membership census is now such that our current professional staff size is unsustainable. With a duty to fiscal responsibility, the Executive Committee has reluctantly decided not to renew Rabbi Tornberg’s contract. It is with heavy hearts that we pass on this news. This decision came down purely to finances. While it is true that our congregation is below the URJ threshold recommending two rabbis, we would have retained Rabbi Tornberg had the funds been present.
Similarly, Rabbi Tornberg is cognizant and deeply respectful of the synagogue’s responsibility to make difficult choices for the health of the congregation. She and her family are grateful for her warm and flourishing tenure as part of the Beth Am community and its leadership team.
Rabbi Tornberg has served our Old York Road Temple - Beth Am family wonderfully over the past five plus years, since joining us in 2017. Beth Am’s children are thriving in the Mensch Lab and Beit Noar. Our community has been enlightened by her sermons from the bimah, grown from her learning with adults, and been comforted by her pastoral work.
As we approach the spring, make sure to save the date in your calendar to celebrate Rabbi Tornberg on Friday, May 5, 2023 during our annual Education Shabbat. We value the contribution that Rabbi Tornberg has made to our Beth Am community and the tremendous positive impact that she has had on our children.
Going forward, Beth Am, with Rabbi Tornberg’s assistance and collaboration, will be looking to hire a part-time educator to run the Mensch Lab and Beit Noar. Our search for this new educator will begin promptly after the New Year to allow time to hire, acclimate, and properly transition to a new school administration. Rabbi Leib and Cantor Zarkh will continue to serve the pulpit, pastoral, holiday, programming, and lifecycle needs of our congregation.
We know many of you probably have questions. Please feel free to contact either of us or the office with any questions or concerns you may have. Rabbi Tornberg will be with us through June 30 and there will be plenty of opportunities to spend time with her and continue to learn with her.
B’shalom,
Joshua Posnan, President Shoshanah Tornberg, RJE, Rabbi - Educator
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“Writing A Dream” with Rabbi Bogot on ZOOM, Wednesdays at 1:00pm Part 1: January 4, 11, 18, 25 & Part 2: February 1, 8, 15, 22 Words Make a Difference. Zionism Is a Word That Made a Difference. Zionism is a Jewish identity code word. Zionism is political, cultural, revisionist, religious, practical and revolutionary. CLICK HERE to Register
Shabbat Times
Friday, December 30 6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Leib ZOOM ONLY Click here for ZOOM Meeting ID: 818 2351 9331 Passcode: shabbos
Saturday, December 31 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Shari Sabbath 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader is Cantor Zarkh Click here to join us Saturday Morning Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both) Both Saturday events are on Zoom only!
Gift Shop Hours: Sundays 9:00-12:00 noon Wednesdays 7:00-8:00p.m. Available by appointment. Call or text: Eileen Simmons 267-243-1302 Pearl Jahr 215-704-0514
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“Writing A Dream” with Rabbi Bogot on ZOOM, Wednesdays at 1:00pm Part 1: January 4, 11, 18, 25 & Part 2: February 1, 8, 15, 22
Words Make a Difference. Zionism Is a Word That Made a Difference. Zionism is a Jewish identity code word. Zionism is political, cultural, revisionist, religious, practical and revolutionary. CLICK HERE to Register
Shabbat Times
Who knew? Kabbalat Shabbat is back on Zoom once again!! For the next 2 Friday nights at 6:00pm Friday night services will be exclusively on Zoom!
Friday, December 23 6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Leib & Cantor Zarkh ZOOM ONLY Click here for ZOOM Meeting ID: 818 2351 9331 Passcode: shabbos In addition to your Shabbat candles, please have your Chanukiyah displayed as, together, we first light the 6th candle!
Saturday, December 24 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Richard Molish 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader is Cantor Zarkh Click here to join us Saturday Morning Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
HIAS - Giving help and hope this holiday season! Seven years ago, the Hebrew Immigration Aid Society (HIAS) introduced our congregation to a family living in Lansdale who needed assistance. The single mother is diabetic, has suffered two debilitating strokes, and is unable to work. The older daughter is employed as a factory worker earning slightly more than minimum wage. All her income is devoted to support of the family.
For those who would like to join in helping this family, donations can be made to Rabbi Leib’s Discretionary Fund, with the notation “HIAS Family”. Rabbi will distribute accumulated funds to pay for some of the family’s expenses of medicine, clothing, utility bills and auto repairs when they can’t make ends meet. Please contact Mindy Silver or Richard Molish if you would like more information.
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I look back on this past (secular) year and remain ever grateful for and humbled by the many ways in which I might have been of service to you. These bonds of pastoral connection and warm collegiality are precious to me, and I don’t take them (or you, for that matter!) for granted.
I can only hope that in whatever capacity our paths have crossed - no matter how frequently or infrequently, no matter whether in person or online – that I discharged my obligations in a timely, respectful and scrupulous manner commensurate with the noble profession to which I’m privileged to belong.
That profession – the “rabbinate” – is an ever demanding and relentless one! However, it also recognizes the need for rabbis to enjoy, every seven years, a short sabbath-of-the-soul otherwise more universally known as a “sabbatical!”
That time has come, for me, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the rare opportunity (yes; I know all too well that some of you will find this very difficult to believe!!) to disengage altogether from the routine of congregational life: no services or sermons, no lifecycle events or classes, no meetings or visits, no calls, no emails, no texts, no voicemail messages! And, yes, no Zoom or livestream appearances, either!
With the blessing of our lay leadership, I’ll be away for three months from January 12 - March 12, May 1 - 14 and June 1 - 14. Please be assured that throughout this period of time, both Rabbi Tornberg and Cantor Zarkh will be on duty. I remain ever indebted to them both, to our Executive Director, Sherrie Turetsky, and to our administrative staff for their wholehearted support.
Finally, my very special thanks to all of you, my fellow Beth Amniks, for respecting my privacy while I’m away and enabling me, together with those I love, to enjoy a time for regrouping, rest and replenishment.
Chag Chanukah Sameach to you and yours!
With love and appreciation, Robert
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Due to a problem with Peco & our HVAC unit we currenlty have no heat in the building. Everyone is working to fix the situation. In the meantime the schdule for the weekend is as follows...
Friday, December 16 7:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Leib & Cantor Zarkh along with the Adult Choir & T'filah Band - LiveStream Only!!! Click here for Livestream
Saturday, December 17 - ZOOM ONLY! 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Rabbi Leib 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader is Sue Fleishman Click here to join us Saturday Morning Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
Gift Shop Hours: Sundays 9:00-12:00 noon Wednesdays 7:00-8:00p.m. Available by appointment. Call or text: Eileen Simmons 267-243-1302 Pearl Jahr 215-704-0514
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Mazal Tov to Marsha & Rich Cohen on the engagement of their daughter Ryann Cohen to Kyle Elliott.
Mazal Tov to Lori Dafilou on becomming a grandmother on November 2 to Stephanie Louise. Proud parents are Elliot and Sarah Canfield-Dafilou.
Mazel Tov to Lily Gaither on serving as an intern at the Diller Teen Fellows Program. She began her participation as a fellow two years ago when she was nominated for the program by Beth Am.
12/15 - “Daily Online Kaddish for Comfort and Connection”:8:00p.m. Please note that tonight’s service will be the very last to be offered. Our thanks and appreciation to those of you who supported this resource these past two months. Meeting ID: 918 6284 2860 Passcode: Kaddish
Our congregation is honoring the modern State of Israel’s 75th Anniversary. We are presently showing scenes from Israel on the screens throughout the building and on our YouTube channel. If you have been to Israel and would like to share some of your favorite pictures, we will create more slideshows between now and Yom Ha-atzmaut (Israel Independence Day), April 26. Please email no more than 10 of your favorite pictures (hi-resolution .jpeg or .png) to Barry Tinkleman. Please type “Israel pix” in the subject line and identify the location of each picture.
***We appreciate all submissions but cannot guarantee they will all be used. We reserve the right to digitally edit submitted pictures, including cropping or blurring. If any other person than yourself appears in the Content you are submitting, you acknowledge and agree that you have obtained, prior to uploading the Content, all releases and/or consents necessary to permit the display, exhibition and other use of the Content as set forth in these guidelines. If any child/ren under the age of 18 appear in the Content, only the parent or guardian of the child/ren in said Content may submit the Content. By uploading your Content, you give permission to use Content of your child/ren. You understand and acknowledge that all Content published on Temple Beth Am website and YouTube Channel is available to be viewed by anyone with access to the internet. By submitting your Content, you expressly agree to the forgoing guidelines.***
Shabbat Times
Friday, December 16 7:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Leib & Cantor Zarkh with the T'filah Band & Adult Choir Click here for Livestream
Saturday, December 17 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Rabbi Leib 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader is Sue Fleishman Click here to join us Saturday Morning Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
HIAS - Giving help and hope this holiday season! Seven years ago, the Hebrew Immigration Aid Society (HIAS) introduced our congregation to a family living in Lansdale who needed assistance. The single mother is diabetic, has suffered two debilitating strokes, and is unable to work. The older daughter is employed as a factory worker earning slightly more than minimum wage. All her income is devoted to support of the family.
For those who would like to join in helping this family, donations can be made to Rabbi Leib’s Discretionary Fund, with the notation “HIAS Family”. Rabbi will distribute accumulated funds to pay for some of the family’s expenses of medicine, clothing, utility bills and auto repairs when they can’t make ends meet. Please contact Mindy Silver or Richard Molish if you would like more information.
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am 971 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001 215-886-8000
Gift Shop Hours: Sundays 9:00-12:00 noon Wednesdays 7:00-8:00p.m. Available by appointment. Call or text: Eileen Simmons 267-243-1302 Pearl Jahr 215-704-0514
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Friday, December 9 7:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service with Rabbi Leib & Cantor Zarkh Click here for Livestream
Saturday, December 10 9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Rabbi Tornberg 10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service - Torah Reader is Rhoda Ryba Click here to join us Saturday Morning Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same for both)
Gift Shop Hours: Sundays 9:00-12:00 noon Wednesdays 7:00-8:00p.m. Available by appointment. Call or text: Eileen Simmons 267-243-1302 Pearl Jahr 215-704-0514
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Friday, December 2 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Cantor Zarkh Celebrating December Birthday Blessings in the Molish Sanctuary and Livestream CLICK HERE for Livestream followed by the Annual BAFTY Fundraising Dinner **Please remember to park in the rear lot and enter through the back entrance for Shabbat service. The font doors are closed.
Saturday, December 3 You are welcome to join us in person at 9:00 a.m. in the TBT Chapel. If you'd like to join us on Zoom, information is provided below. You will need to enter the Meeting ID AND Passcode.
9:00 a.m. Torah Study led by Richard Molish CLICK HERE to join us Saturday Morning Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971
10:00 a.m. Peer-led Morning Service Torah Reader: Sandi Cohen Meeting ID: 884 5577 5879 Passcode: shabbos971 (same as Torah Study).
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am American Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, December 8, 2:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Contact Art Davis at (215) 205-3027 to make your appointment or to volunteer. __________________________________________________
Sisterhood Secret Chanukah Shop for Mensch Lab Students 8:30am-12:30pm (Grades K-6 will have time during the class session to shop.)
Your child can purchase items for friends and family. Items will be priced between $2.00 and $10.00 each. Please send your child with an amount appropriate for your family. Cash only. And no peeking at what they purchase. Gift-wrapping available for all purchases. _________________________________________________
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am 971 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001 215-886-8000 ________________________________________________________________
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