Carl and Mindy Silver are pleased to announce the birth of their grandson, Micah Robert Levy. Micah was born to proud parents Alex and Isaiah Levy, who reside in Pittsburgh, PA. Some of you may remember Alex (Silver) from when she worked in our Administrative Office. Carl and Mindy are currently in Pittsburgh enjoying every second with their family, and we wish them all Mazel Tov!
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Last Chance to Register ~ BOGOT ON BUBER: JEWISH Mysticism As Humanism. Class will run for 6 consecutive weeks beginning Wednesday, October 6, 1:00 PM on Zoom
Harry and Evelyn Silver z”l Scholar in Residence Program Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Soul of a Neighborhood by Mark Oppenheimer ~ Sunday, November 14
"A piercing portrait of the struggles and triumphs of one of America’s renowned Jewish neighborhoods in the wake of unspeakable tragedy that highlights the hopes, fears, and tensions all Americans must confront on the road to healing".
Free event! Reservations required.*
9:00 AM - Continental Breakfast 9:30 - 10:30 AM- Presentation by Mark Oppenheimer Books will be available for purchase following the presentation.
CDC protocol for social distancing will be followed.
For information about the authorCLICK HERE . ____________________________________________________
Cook For a Friend Tuesday, October 12, 10:00 AM
On the second Tuesday of every month, a small group of women meet in Beth Am’s newly-renovated kitchen, to prepare 100 TV dinners for homebound people. Meals are distributed through the Klein Branch of the JCC. If you are free for a little over an hour, at 10:00 AM on the second Tuesday of the month, and would like to be part of this mitzvah, please contact Sandy Sham, at 215-420-7455. ___________________________________________________
Beth Am Book Club "Have You Seen Luis Velez?" by Catherine Byan Hyde Tuesday October 19, 11:00 AM on Zoom Facilitated by Sandy Fryer
Raymond Jaffe feels like he doesn't belong. Not with his mother's new family. Not as a weekend guest with his father and his father's wife. Not at school, where he's an outcast. After his best friend moves away, Raymond has only two real connections: to the feral cat he's tamed and to a blind ninety-two-year-old woman in his building who's introduced herself with a curious question: Have you seen Luis Velez?
Mildred Gutermann, a German Jew who narrowly escaped the Holocaust, has been alone since her caretaker disappeared. She turns to Raymond for help, and as he tries to track Luis down, a deep and unexpected friendship blossoms between the two.
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) ____________________________________________________
BAFTY Fun Fall-Themed Happenings for October
BAFTY has been busy planning fun Fall events! See flyer for more information, and stay tuned for updates.
Ways and Means - Fall Movie night Saturday, October 16, 6:30 PM ~ Raindate October 23 Reserve your spot by October 13 Old York Road Temple-Beth Am Parking Lot
$10 Per Family - To register, call the main office (215) 886-8000 or payment can be made on Venmo. Old York Road Temple-Beth am Abington, PA
Families must bring their own chairs - we will provide food, candy, and refreshments for sale. BAFTY will provide free care to watch your children while you watch the second movie. Care will start ages 3 and older. (Please indicate your childcare needs, so we can plan accordingly)
If you need additional information please contact Scott Brodoff Email: scottbrodof@gmail.com or call (267) 979-3920 ___________________________________________________
Harry and Evelyn Silver z”l Scholar in Residence Program Noah Aronson Live ~ Sunday, October 24, 11:30 AM
Free event! Reservations required -Register here on ShulCloud Please RSVP to Stacey Mardt at smardt@oyrtbetham.org or call (215) 886-8000 to reserve a spot. Masks and proof of vaccination required. CDC protocol for social distancing will be followed.
Ways and Means - Hanukkah and Winter Themed Portraits Tuesday, November 2, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM ~ Beth Am
$150/20 Minute session. 25% goes as a donation to Beth Am. All payments must be made in advance. You can make payments by calling (215) 886-8000 or on Venmo @OYRTBethamAbington You will receive 10 Hi-Res images from local photographer and former SOEL mom, Rebecca Barger. Learn more about Rebecca Here. ____________________________________________________
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE! Tuesday, November 2
The League of Women Voters of Abington, Jenkintown, and Cheltenham areas remind you to cast your vote.
Need to check ballot or candidate information? Visit us here
To learn more about the League of Women Voters, Visit us on our website here. _________________________________________________
Brotherhood Thanksgiving Family Dinner
Help support Brotherhood’s Annual Food Drive, which has helped 100+ families receive a full Thanksgiving meal through the help of your donations and the JCC of Philadelphia. In addition, this year we want to reach out to our own community as well. If you or someone you know is in need of a Thanksgiving meal, please contact Art Davis at 215-205-3027 or Stuart Greenberg at 215-300-4150.
Your donation to the Brotherhood of Temple-Beth Am, in the amount of $20.00 or more will help provide a full traditional Thanksgiving dinner to feed a family of four. Every donation will fulfill a Mitzvah!
Please make your check payable and mail to: Brotherhood, Old York Road Temple-Beth Am 971 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001 or make payment on Venmo: Old York Road Temple-Beth Am Abington, PA ___________________________________________________
Save The Date ~ Brotherhood Family Bowling Party Sunday December 5, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Three hours of bowling, pizza, snacks and drinks. We will be following Old York Road Temple-Beth Am and CDC guidelines. $10.00 per adult/$5.00 per child under 18.
Location: Pike Lanes 121 Second Street Pike Southampton, PA 18966
Please see future emails for more information or call Steven Rigefsky (215) 266-0466 srigefky52@gmail.com ___________________________________________________
Did you know? You can donate to Beth Am just by shopping on Amazon!
Please use Our Amazon Smile Link and 0.5 % of the purchase price will be donated to Beth Am. ___________________________________________________
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE Mitzvah Pet Supply Drive - Month of October
We are collecting food and other items to benefit dog and cat rescue/foster programs, through the month of October. There will be a bin outside the back entrance.
You may drop off unopened packages of :
dog and cat food
cat litter
cat beds
feeding bowls
cat carriers
cat scratching posts
Tiny Paws Rescue NJ also has a registry of dog items on Amazon. It is under baby registries because Amazon does not have registries for pets. Tiny Paws Rescue Donation List
If you donate items through the registry, please note it is for the OYRTBA drive, and send an email to Sharon Whitney at brown_idgirl@comcast.netwith the donation information. ____________________________________________________
Sisterhood-Sponsored Mah Jongg Wednesday, October 6, 7:00 PM - TBT Chapel
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. To register, please contact Cindy Blum: 267-625-4290 cbjoshua@aol.com
Masks, and proof of vaccination are required for all participants. Please send a copy of your vaccination card to Stacey Mardt at Smardt@oyrtbetham.org, or you can show it at the door. If you do not have a vaccine card, you will be turned away. ___________________________________________________
Mah Jongg Class For Beginners- The Upstairs Lobby (Outside of the TBT Chapel) Wednesday, October 6, 7:00 PM Sponsored by Sisterhood
Sisterhood is currently two weeks into a six-week class for those who would like to learn the game of Mah Jongg, or simply freshen up your skills. The class is set to run for a total of six consecutive Wednesday evenings. Registration is required. Cost will be pro-rated for late registrants.
To register, call Gail Stein at 215-947-3302.
Masks, and proof of vaccination are required for all participants. Please send a copy of your vaccination card to Stacey Mardt at Smardt@oyrtbetham.org , or you can show it at the door. If you do not have a vaccine card, you will be turned away. ____________________________________________________
Community News
Cemetery Cleanup at Har Nebo Sunday, October 17 | 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Come do a mitzvah! Volunteer with your community and help clean up 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.
Old York Road Temple - Beth Am 971 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001 215-886-8000
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