Thank you to those who joined us for a festive Simchat Torah celebration!
Mazal Tov to Lisa and Colin Webb!
Lisa and Colin Webb welcomed baby girl Rosie Adele on September 23. Hannah is a proud big sister. Grandparents Andee and Jay Polakoff are thrilled! __________________________________________________
Beth Am Book Club TODAY! October 18, 11:00 a.m. on Zoom
The Dictionary of Lost Words By: Pip Williams CLICK HERE for more information.
CLICK HERE for Zoom Meeting ID: 857 6176 3848 _________________________________________________
Pathways Thru the Hebrew Alphabet with Rabbi Leib RESUMES TONIGHT on Zoom! October 18, 7:30 PM
After a long summer hiatus, it’s time once again to resume our Aleph-Bet journey! We successfully undertook a deep, Kabbalistic investigation of the first 10 of the 26 letters in the Hebrew alphabet. Tonight, we resume with the 11th letter, the “KAF.”
CLICK HERE for Zoom Meeting ID: 864 2265 9998 Passcode: Alephbet (case-sensitive!) __________________________________________________
Spotlight Recipe from our Congregational Cookbook Chocolate Chip Chiffon Cake by Evelyn Fair
Ingredients:
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, grated, but not too finely
2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
7 - 8 eggs, separated, enough to produce 1 cup egg whites
1/2 cup vegetable oil
egg yolks (from above)
3/4 cup cold water
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cream of tartar (for beating the egg whites)
Directions: Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well and add in order the oil, egg yolks, water and vanilla and mix with a mixer until smooth. Beat the egg whites in another bowl with the cream of tartar until very stiff. Fold into the first mixture along with the grated chocolate. Pour into a large tube pan. Bake at 325 for 55 minutes. Then bake at 350 for 10 - 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven and hang upside down until cake is completely cool. Cake may be served as is or make a chocolate glaze, spread on top and let it run down the sides.
Chef note: My mother, Goldie Kurtzman Fair, was known for making this cake. I have no idea where she got the recipe and I've never known of anyone else who has made it. _________________________________________________
Congregational Cookbooks Still Available!
Did you submit a recipe to Beth Am's Family Cookbook? Make sure you grab a copy to see your name in print!
These cookbooks make great holiday gifts!
$25/book Available in the main office Cash, check, or Venmo (@OYRTBA)
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An Online Daily Kaddish for Comfort and Connection Beginning Monday, October 17, 8:00 p.m.
Join uson Zoomstarting October 17 for a nightly Kaddish. Kaddish will be recited 6 nights per week: Monday-Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
CLICK HERE for Zoom Meeting ID: 918 6284 2860 Passcode: Kaddish _________________________________________________
Voter Postcard Project Wednesday, October 19, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Beth Am, Keneseth Israel and Kol Ami are joining together at KI to write post cards encouranging registered voters to vote on November 8, 2022. This is a non-partisan project with postcards being provided by the League of Women Voters.
Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to drop in for an hour, stay the duration or take post cards to complete offsite. Also, anyone who is planning to attend should contact Steve Chesin at docskier@comcast.com or Sandie Buller at sandiecb@aol.com so KI can prepare for the number who will be attending. _________________________________________________
Annual Brotherhood Trip to Harold's New York Deli Sunday, October 23, 11:30 a.m.
Departure from the synagogue will be around 12:00 PM to arrive at Harold's by 1:00 PM. Please plan to carpool.
Please RSVP to Steve Rigefsky by Thursday, October 20 srigefsky52@gmail.com or (215) 266-0446. _________________________________________________
Looking to get involved? Want to help plan events? Do you have an idea for a fundraiser? Interested in joining the Ways and Means committee?
If you answered yes or even maybe to any of the questions above, then join us for a gathering on Zoom.
Monday, October 24, 7:30 p.m.
CLICK HERE for Zoom Meeting ID: 829 2469 7308 __________________________________________________
Sisterhood Needs Your Help! Vintage Sale Volunteers Needed November 16-20
Set-up will start on Wednesday afternoon, November 16 and continue on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Help is also needed during the sale itself, Saturday night from 6:00 - 9:00 PM and Sunday from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM and for clean-up on Sunday from 2:00 PM.
Please call Gail Arnopol at 215-663-0299 or Evelyn Fair at 215-680-1315 to sign up. _________________________________________________
Sisterhood Vintage Sale & More with High-End Boutique
Saturday, November 19 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 20 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE to view flyer. _________________________________________________
75th Gala Basket of Cheer Raffle
Be a part of our "CHEERS" to Beth Am's 75th Jubilee!
1 Raffle Entry: $10 2 Raffle Entries: $18
Donations can be made via cash, check or Venmo (@OYRTBA). We will happily prepare an entry on your behalf.
CLICK HERE for a complete list of food donations for the Jenkintown Food Cupboard in the month of October. Please check expiration dates. _________________________________________________
Brotherhood Annual Thanksgiving Drive
Help support Brotherhood’s Annual Food Drive!
Contact Art Davis at 215-205-3027 or Stuart Greenberg at 215-300-4150.
Your donation to Brotherhood 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!
Checks payable to: Brotherhood, Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Venmo: @OYRTBA
Community
Glimpses of Light A Musical Tribute to Shoah-Related Transcendence Sunday, November 6, 3:00 p.m. Free Concert at Beth Am!
Four Songs Based on True and Inspirational Stories Tied to the Holocaust Music By: Sam Heitzer Lyrics By: Harriet Gomon Chamber Orchestra & Singers
The Arnold and Esther Tuzman Memorial Holocaust Teach-In Presents: "Battling Indifference: How We Teach the Holocaust" Sunday, November 6, 1:00-6:00 p.m. Online and In-Person at Gratz College
Featuring a Dialogue with Elisha Wiesel and the Honorable Irwin Cotler. Moderated by Gratz alumna Randi Boyette. This full day of learning includes several sessions for the community, opportunities for middle and high school teachers, as well as CLE credit for attorneys.
Learn More and Register: https://zurl.co/uGJa _________________________________________________
Interfaith Symposium Monday, November 17, 5:00 p.m. Holy Family University 9801 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114 Center for Teaching and Learning
Share a meal with participants (dinner is provided), then hear from a panel of speakers representing different faith traditions who will gather and share their beliefs and worldviews, and acknowledge the need for interfaith cooperation as a means of countering the strains and difficulties being felt by communities in Philadelphia and the surrounding region, and in society at large.
CLICK HEREfor flyer and registration information. _________________________________________________
Katz Center for Advanced Jewish Studies October, November, and December.
View and register for courses HERE. _________________________________________________
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