REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR OUR HIGH HOLY DAY UPDATES!
MASK ARE REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE OVER THE AGE OF 2 WHILE IN THE BUILDING.
Saturday night’s Selichot service was one for the books!
Thank you so much to those who were there in person for your flexibility and adventurous nature. For those who joined us virtually, we thank you for your patience. Mother Nature keeps us on our toes. To our talented T’filah band and accommodating clergy and maintenance staff, kudos for making it a wonderful, meaningful and enjoyable Selichot service.
We are all in this together! ____________________________________________________
Mazel Tov to Robin Green and Family
Robin Green is pleased to announce the birth of her granddaughter, Ellie Poppy Wilen born 8/22/21. Proud parents are Julie and Dan Wilen. Also excited are sister Sloane, brother Jesse, aunt and uncle Emily and Gabe Howard, and cousins Drew and Izzy.
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Brotherhood Meeting Wednesday, September 1, 7:00 PM Rovinsky Family Youth Lounge
Join Brotherhood for their first meeting of the season. All are welcome to attend and see what we are all about! Some of our programs include hand delivering “Yom HaShoah” candles, providing Thanksgiving meals, a monthly card game and running trips to sporting events. Brotherhood is committed to remaining a dynamic force supporting our temple. We welcome your ideas for new, exciting projects we can implement alongside the tried-and-true. Our monthly meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month and all are welcome. E-mail Steve Rigefsky for information at srigefsky52@gmail.com
Each bag will contain a Sacred Time, DIY Tashlich booklet, a calendar for the New Year, and a 75th Jubilee surprise. Bags will be available for pickup through August 31.
BOGOT ON BUBER: JEWISH Mysticism As Humanism. Class will run for 6 consecutive weeks beginning Wednesday, October 6 at 1:00 PM on Zoom
Beth Am members are invited to join Honorary Member, Rabbi Howard Bogot in a third seminar via ZOOM (those who sign up will receive a link.) Rabbi Bogot, Lecturer in Jewish Studies at Penn State Abington, has studied with Beth Amniks since the congregation’s home was a magnificent white, pillared structure that served as sanctuary, community hall and school. A tradition of shared study has been ongoing for many years and included family retreats and chavurot.
Parents we need your help! We want your college age child to stay connected and help them celebrate the holidays.
Help your young adult stay up to date with the Beth Am newsletter and holiday gifts throughout the year. Additionally, during breaks we want to hear all about their experiences and invite them to connect with the clergy. If you would like your child to be on this list or know of anyone who would like to participate, please email Stacey Mardt at smardt@oyrtbetham.org
Sisterhood-Sponsored Mah Jongg Wednesday, September 1, 6:15 - 8:15 PM - Strick Auditorium No class September 8th or September 15th
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. To register, please contact Cindy Blum: 267-625-4290 cbjoshua@aol.com
MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL.
Please park and enter in the front of the building. _______________________________________________
New Mah Jongg Class For Beginners Sponsored by Sisterhood
Beginning Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:00 PM, Sisterhood will offer a six-week class for those who would like to learn the game of Mah Jongg, or simply freshen up your skills. The class will run for six consecutive Wednesday evenings. Registration is required. Cost is $80.00 MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL.
Class space is limited and will be based on a first come-first served basis.
To register, call Gail Stein at 215-947-3302. Masks are mandatory for all participants, regardless of vaccination status. ________________________________________________
Mitzvah Food Project - Month of September
Please participate in the annual High Holy Day Food Drive. We will be collecting the following food items.
Cheerios whole grain oat Gluten Free Breakfast Cerial, 8.9 oz.
Kosher Strawberry Preserves 12 oz. jar
If you are unable to get to the Temple, plase contact Sandie Buller atsandiecb@aol.comto arrange a pickup. ____________________________________________________
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
TOMORROW: A Very Israeli Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Schmooze Room at 7:30 PM | Virtual Cooking Class at 8:00 PM Shanah Tovah!
Make your new year extra sweet with a virtual cooking class, featuring award-winning chef Michael Solomonov and New York Times best-selling cookbook author Adeena Sussman. Receive recipes in advance and have the opportunity to ask questions to be answered live.
Cemetery Cleanup at Har Nebo Sunday, October 17 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come do a mitzvah! Volunteer with your community and help cleanup Har Nebo ( 6061 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149) , one of the region’s oldest and largest cemeteries. We will close with a memorial service to honor all of those buried at Har Nebo. Volunteer opportunities include: raking, picking up trash and clipping overgrown vines.
Register Here ____________________________________________________
Kehillah Fall Sunday Soccer
11 sessions: September 12 – November 21, 2021 $100 with volunteering Additional discounts for siblings and early registration
No conflict with Hebrew School Pre K: 11:00 AM. – 12:00 PM Special Needs 12-1 PM K-9th one hour session between 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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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