A special thank you to Art Davis and Warren and Marlene Matz of Matz Jewelers for helping to restore the damaged sterling silver Keter Torah. It looks like an entirely new piece! Please stop by the main office if you’d like to catch a glimpse of the beautifully repaired crown.
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Modern Love Stories of Jerusalem Sunday, February 13, 3:00 PM ~Free to Attend
As part of the Jerusalem Master class, Kobi Cooper is offering a free Valentine's Day virtual tour of Jerusalem. In "Love Stories of Jerusalem," he will discuss those people who have lived and loved in the Holy City. This is a virtual tour you won't want to miss.
Jewish Disability Erev Shabbat Inclusion Service Friday, February 25, 7:00 PM
We welcome Rebecca Salus Hodge. Rebecca will discuss the importance of our Jewish community embracing and supporting families facing challenges such as mental illness, substance abuse and raising children with disabilities. She will also highlight the importance of asking for help during times of stress and crisis.
Services will also be live streamed on our website. _________________________________________________
Breakfast With Speaker Rheum for Improvement: The Evolution of a Health-Care Advocate ~ by: Mark Lopatin Sunday, February 27, 9:30 AM Deadline to register is Wednesday, February 23
Free Event! Mark Lopatin is a long standing member of Beth Am and will speak about patient advocacy.
As a patient, have you ever:
Had your health insurance deny a test or procedure that your doctor recommended by saying that it was not medically necessary?
Been told that you had to try one medicine before you could take the medicine that your doctor actually prescribed?
If so, you are not alone. RSVP to Stacey Mardt: smardt@oyrtbetham.org Register through the ShulCloud here. Masks and proof of vaccination required. _________________________________________________
SAVE THE DATE! ~ Cantor's Concert Sunday, April 3, 4:00 PM
From the Bimah to Broadway! An event you won't want to miss.
Download flyer here _________________________________________________
Come Play Ball!
Join Beth Am's Softball Team. The Delaware Valley Synagogue League is highly competitive and consists of 18 teams representing 13 synagogues & Goldstein’s Funeral Home. We play a 14-game season beginning in April. We play one game per week, Monday – Thursday at 6:00 p.m. with batting and fielding practice beginning 30 minutes prior. For more information or to join, please contact Bruce Klugman, chiefyn1983@gmail.com. _________________________________________________
Mitzvah Circle ~ February Donations
Social Action is collecting new underwear and socks for boys, girls, men, and women. You can drop them off at the back door of the synagogue.
FOOD COLLECTION for Jenkintown Food Cupboard Simply drop off donations by the back door of the synagogue
This month, the Jenkintown Food Cupboard is specifically requesting the following items: Cereals (please, no sugary cereals), Oatmeal, Grits, Canned fruit in 100% fruit juice, Low sodium beef and vegetable broth. Please click here for the full food list Please check expiration dates. Click herefor the complete food list.
"I Support the Girls" is collecting feminine hygiene products.
Community
How to Respond to Antisemitic Rhetoric in Social Situations~ by Camera
Back by popular demand! CAMERA Director of Communications Jonah Cohen lays out a strategy for gracefully responding to provocative statements. His groundbreaking conversational strategy has resonated with thousands of viewers.
Pre-registration is required. Please click below to register for the date you wish to participate.
Old York Road Temple - Beth Am 971 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001 215-886-8000
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