Mazel Tov and Thank You to Mark Braverman, who led us through unthinkable times while serving as our President of the Board of Directors these past two years. Mark helped lead us with confidence, poise and generosity. We wish him all the best!
Join us as in a warm welcome to our incoming President, Josh Posnan, Executive Vice President, Bruce Sham, and all of our new Board Members. We are excited to have you on "board!" _________________________________________________
Sisterhood-Sponsored Mah Jongg Wednesday, June 30, 6:15 - 8:15 PM - Strick Auditorium
Pre-registration is now required for all indoor and outdoor events. Space is limited. To register, please contact Cindy Blum: 267-625-4290 cbjoshua@aol.com
Masks will be required for all. Please park and enter in the front of the building _________________________________________________
Reminders about in-person services:
Please be aware of the following guidelines to keep us all safe:
Illness = stay home: Please do not come to services
if you are sick.
Masks required: Please always wear a mask (except children under 2), even if you are vaccinated.
No food or drink provided: No oneg at this time.
Social distancing encouraged: Please respect other people's space.
Singing is allowed: Let us hear each other's voices!
All Erev Shabbat services will now be on Livestream through the Beth Am website.The Friday night Zoom meeting is now discontinued.
Torah Study & Saturday Peer-Led services will continue on Zoom through the summer. ____________________________________________
Parking Lot Improvements
Our parking lot will be closed for resurfacing and relining beginning Tuesday, June 29. Please be sure to park in the front of the building for next week's Shabbat service and all other business.
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Beth Am Book Club Tuesday, July 20, 11:00 AM on Zoom "The Vanishing Half," by Brit Bennett Facilitated by Bonnie Surrey
The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it's everything: their families, their communities, their racial identities. Looking well beyond issues of race, The Vanishing Half considers the lasting influence of the past as it shapes a person's decisions, desires, and expectations, and explores some of the multiple reasons and realms in which people sometimes feel pulled to live as something other than their origins.
CLICK HERE to join us on Zoom. Meeting ID: 857 6176 3848 One tap mobile +13017158592,,85761763848# US (Washington D.C) +13126266799,,85761763848# US (Chicago) _______________________________________________
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am American Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, August 3, 3:00 - 8:00 PM Strick Auditorium
Please help us support the American Red Cross Blood Drive in their time of need. Every donation counts!
Contact Art Davis to make your appointment. arthurdavis782@aol.com , or (215) 205-3027 ________________________________________________
FOOD DONATIONS
We are continuing to collect food donations for the Jenkintown Food Cupboard. The need to support members of our community is ongoing. Donations can be dropped at the bin at the back entrance of the Temple Monday through Friday. No expired items please.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS FOOD? (must reside in Montgomery County)
Distribution times are as follows: Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Limited spots are available. Call or text: 267-313-3317 for information.
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Sisterhood Collection Project
Sisterhood is collecting menstrual hygiene products on an on-going basis for I Support The Girls. Their mission is to allow women and folks experiencing homelessness, impoverishment, or distress to stand tall with dignity.
For more information on the organization, visit their website: isupportthegirls.org
Bring your donations to the back of the synagogue and put them in the green bin outside the door. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Kline at urcarpet@verizon.net or 215-802-9737. Thank you for your support.
Community News
SAVE THE DATE: Jewish Music in America Wednesday July 7, with a rain date of July 8th 7:00 p.m. Minyan and 7:30 p.m. Concert Mandel Campus - Elkins Park
Join the musical leaders from Old York Road Congregations for an outside performance celebrating Jewish Music in America. The rain date is Thursday, July 8 at the same time. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE . *This event is sponsored by Horsham Center for Jewish Life _______________________________________________
Speed Friending Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. $18/person
Want to make some new friends and reconnect with people you haven’t seen since the pandemic started? Let us handle the conversation starters, icebreaker games and the virtual space to connect. All you have to bring is a sense of fun and an openness to meeting great people! If cost is a barrier, please email Kim Decker, oldyorkroad@kehillah.jewishphilly.org. Your donation to participate will support Tribe 12, a non-profit creating community for Philly’s Jewish young professionals that will be helping run the program for us.
To register,CLICK HERE . _______________________________________________
Kehillah Fall Sunday Soccer
11 sessions: September 12 – November 21, 2021 $100 with volunteering Additional discounts for siblings and early registration
Early registration is prior to July 1, 2021 Your choice of soccer swag while supplies last
No conflict with Hebrew School Pre K: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Special Needs 12-1 p.m. K-9th one hour session between 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Need-based scholarships are available For more information and to register, CLICK HERE. Early registration helps us prepare for the season.
Old York Road Temple - Beth Am 971 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001 215-886-8000
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