Donations
If you'd like to make a donation to AJ, you can make a donation online, on our website. Or, you can click here to download a donation form.
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Fridays with Friends!
Upcoming Dates: December 3 and 17, and January 14
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Children ages 0 to 3 and their caregiver are invited to join Morah Onit for a special story time, activity, and singing on Fridays from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Adults* can:
- Chat with other parents
- Socialize
- Gain ideas and have fun
Babies and children can:
- Get out in a safe, clean environment
- Meet other babies
- Participate in fingerplays and developmentally appropriate activities
- Sing and just be babies!
Morah (Hebrew for ”teacher“) Onit is a mother of three and a teacher to thousands. Through stories and songs, Morah Onit offers a loving approach to engaging little ones in activities using their five senses and their own interests. $5 suggested donation. RSVP to ozisserman@adathjeshurun.info. The community is welcome!
*Attending adults must be vaccinated.
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First Fridays
Friday, December 3 at 5:30 PM (in person)
Do you play a musical instrument, like to sing, or simply wish to participate more in the Friday night service? On the first Friday of each month Hazzan Glantz welcomes congregants of any age to come to AJ with or without an instrument. At 5:30 PM we will review a few of the psalms, melodies, and choreography in the Friday night service. If you can shake a tambourine, sing a simple tune without words, or clap your hands, you can add something very meaningful. You must be vaccinated to participate. Other dates: January 7, February 4, March 4, and April 1. Please use the December service registration form to sign up for the December 3 date. |
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Kabbalat Shabbat with Strings Attached
Friday, December 3 at 6:15 PM (in person and via Zoom)
Unplug from a busy week with an acoustic Shabbat service led by Hazzan Howard Glantz with familiar tunes that will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart. For all ages, from babies to bubbies. Bring your friends for this relaxed, casual, and enjoyable service! Next date: January 7 (Strings Attached).
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Second Annual Latke Throwdown
Saturday, December 4 following Havdalah (in person)
AJ President Howard Levin and AJ Past President Judy Stutman Izes will once again put their reputations on the line when they compete to make the best potato latke! And this year, we invite you to compete against them! Celebrate the seventh night of Hanukkah at AJ beginning with Minhah-Ma'ariv-Havdalah at 4:20 PM. Bring your hanukkiah and we'll light the candles together! Please register here.
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THIS WEEKEND! Nefesh Mountain Hanukkah Concerts
Sunday, December 5 at 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM (in person and via Zoom)
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Since their arrival on the scene in 2015, Nefesh Mountain has been hailed as one of today’s formative boundary-pushing bluegrass Americana bands. They’re among the first to truly give voice and openly represent Jewish American culture, tradition, values, and spirituality in the world of American roots music.
Nefesh Mountain will perform two concerts* at AJ on Sunday, December 5. At 4:00 PM, there will be a concert (and goodie bag!) for young children and families. An optional dinner will follow ($5 per family). Then, at 7:30 PM (following 7:00 PM minyan), the concert for adults will feature original material from the award-winning five-piece New York-based band, as well as a selection of classic bluegrass and folk tunes, and a few of Woody Guthrie’s timeless, and not often performed, Hanukkah songs. The concert will be followed by a dessert reception. The cost of the concert is $5 per person, with a $20 maximum per family, for each concert. Please register here.
Haven't heard Nefesh Mountain yet? Here are two links!
*All adults entering the synagogue must be vaccinated and wear masks.
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AJ Men's Association Presents....
Israeli Baseball is No Longer a Secret!
Zoom Program and Panel Discussion with
Team Israel Baseball Players
Sunday, December 12 at 10:00 AM (via Zoom)
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A few Israelis and mostly American baseball players just missed qualifying for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. In 2016, Team Israel qualified and then in 2017 shocked the world by beating four top-ten programs. In 2019, Israel won the Europe-Africa Olympic Qualifier to become one of only six teams to represent baseball’s re-entry into the Olympics.
Join us as we host a panel discussion with members of the 2017 Team Israel (Shlomo Lipetz, Josh Zeid, and Jon Moscot), who are featured in the film documentary Heading Home. We urge you to view the soul-inspiring film so you may enjoy to the max this unique program. It can currently be seen on YouTube, Amazon, and other streaming services. The program will be hosted by Doug Liebman, Baseball and Softball Task Force, Jewish National Fund USA (JNF-USA).
Guest Bios:
Shlomo Lipetz, VP of Programming at City Winery, lives a double life as a baseball pitcher. Born and raised in Tel Aviv, Shlomo is one of Israel’s first generation players. After military service, he moved to the U.S. He pitched for San Diego Mesa College and U. S. San Diego. Returning to Israel he pitched for the Netanya Tigers, in Israel’s first and only professional league season. He led the league with an ERA of .98. He’s been part of Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic several times and also played for Team Israel in the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
Jon Moscot played 2 years at Pepperdine University before being drafted in the fourth round of the 2012 draft by the Cincinnati Reds. In 2015 he made his MLB debut and pitched parts of two seasons in the Major Leagues. Most recently, Jon pitched in the Olympics with Team Israel. He resides in Sacramento and works for s baseball technology company.
Josh Zeid is a former Major League Baseball Player with the Houston Astros, and Tokyo Olympian. He played 10 years of professional baseball following his collegiate career at Vanderbilt and Tulane University. He began playing for Team Israel in 2012 and was named to the All-World Baseball Team in 2017 when Team Israel shocked the world and won 4 games in a row during the 2017 World Baseball Classic. In the Tokyo Olympics, he led Team Israel in innings pitched and pitched in 3 out of the 5 games they played during the Games, including starting the game that eliminated Team Mexico. Josh currently lives in Gilbert, Arizona with his wife and two sons and works as the Rehab Pitching Coordinator for the Chicago Cubs.
Please click here to register. If you would like to make a donation to the JNF-USA Project Baseball, click here. |
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Adult Ed. Class: Love Stories of Jerusalem (Ancient and Modern), with Tour Guide Kobi Cooper
A Two-Part Series on Tuesday, December 14 and Thursday, December 16, at 7:30 PM (Via Zoom)
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As we begin to think about our planned congregational trip to Israel next fall, AJ Adult Education invites you to participate in a wonderfully innovative program.
Love Stories of Jerusalem (Ancient and Modern) will be a new, virtual way to look at the city. Offered by AJ’s own Kobi Cooper, we will visit sites associated with great love stories, both ancient and modern, famous and perhaps not so famous. Famous kings like David, Solomon, and Herod will make appearances as will a Nobel prize winner, Jewish underground fighters, hopeless romantics, and star-crossed lovers. These stories, both heart-warming and heart-wrenching, will take us to places in the city, both familiar and totally unfamiliar, and will provide a novel, fresh perspective. Jerusalem, I Love You.
Kobi Cooper is known to our congregants as both a wonderful educator and the son of Wendy and Len Cooper. A long-standing resident of Jerusalem, Kobi has been a highly sought-after licensed professional tour guide of Israel since 2007. “Love Stories of Jerusalem,” are the first two sessions of a larger, six-part series of Master Classes on Jerusalem offered by Kobi. These two sessions are free to AJ congregants and other recipients of this email.
Those interested in participating in the remainder of the series*, can do so at an early-bird reduced cost of $100 if they register by December 23; thereafter the cost is $150. Please note: both sessions of “Love Stories of Jerusalem” will be live on Zoom. The remainder of the series will be prerecorded.
Kobi is also offering an opportunity to purchase sponsorships for his series, which will provide additional benefits, including additional live sessions on related topics. More information on sponsorships will be available soon.
Click here to register for the first two sessions presented by AJ Adult Ed, and/or for the remainder of the series.
*Secrets of Jerusalem, Parts 1, 2, and 3; and Machane Yehuda Food Market
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Adult Ed.: Rav Shai at Ann's Choice
Thursday, December 16 at 2:00 PM
Rav Shai will talk at Ann's Choice at 2:00 PM about Judaism and Darwinism. Ann's Choice is located at 30000 Ann’s Choice Way, Warminster, PA 18974.
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AJWA Sisterhood Presents Fanny Brice, as Captured by Kimberly Faye Greenberg
Sunday, December 19
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If you’re looking for laughs and Broadway style theatrical entertainment, Fanny Brice is the one to deliver ‘em to ya — well, Fanny Brice via Kimberly Faye Greenberg. The legendary comedian’s life was first dramatized by Barbra Streisand in the hit Broadway musical and film Funny Girl, and now you can see Greenberg capture her hilarious spirit all over again in this original critically acclaimed and fabulous one-woman show.
You can view the show on Sunday, December 19, between 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM. The streamed show will be followed at 7:30 PM by a live Q&A session with Ms. Greenberg. (If you would like to participate in the Q&A, you will need to begin watching the show by 6:15 PM to be finished by 7:30 PM.) The show will be available for viewing on YouTube and the Q&A will be via Zoom; links to both will be provided by email after registration. Both are free to attend. Please register here.
Named one of the BEST THINGS TO STREAM now by American Theatre Magazine, Time Out New York, Theatrical Development Fund (TDF), Theatre Pizzazz, Times Square Chronicles (NYC) and more. Enjoy classic show tunes, good old-fashioned fun, and hilarity, as we travel through time with Fanny Brice, the legendary Jewish comedienne, Ziegfeld Follies/Broadway star, recording artist, and film actress extraordinaire. One of the most popular radio stars of all time, Fanny was the voice of “Baby Snooks” on air for 25 years and even better known as the inspiration for the musical and movie Funny Girl. Join her as she takes you on an unforgettable nostalgic journey throughout her life and jaw-dropping infamous relationships, while she entertains with many of her popular hits and songs inspired by her legacy. Perfect for all ages, lovers of history, and anyone that misses a fun night out at the theater!
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SAVE THE DATE! Healing Service with Hazzan Glantz
Wednesday, December 22 at 6:15 PM
Hazzan Glantz leads this service that includes healing prayers that may be familiar, steeped in our ancient liturgy, as well as more contemporary and current selections. 6:15 PM. Contact Hazzan Glantz at hglantz@gmail.com to get the Zoom link. Next Healing Service: December 22. |
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Beginners' Israeli Dancing Group at AJ
Tuesday Afternoons from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
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Do you have ru’ach (spirit?) Did you do Israeli dancing a while ago and want to do it again? Never done it? Just want to do some easy dances? Join Susan Novack each Tuesday, from 12:30 to 2:30 PM for a beginner group. The basic steps and dances will be taught and reviewed. The group meets in the Orleans at AJ. Email Susan at susan@novack.net to sign up.
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A New Adult Education Resource for AJ Congregants
Congregation Adath Jeshurun, dedicated to the Jewish value of learning for its own sake (Torah lishmah), is excited to announce a partnership with the Orange County Community Scholar Program (CSP). As a partner with CSP, we’ll join a small group of synagogues enjoying the best Jewish learning available. AJ has the distinction of being the first Pennsylvania synagogue to partner with CSP.
You can find details on all of the programs and the presenters for December at https://occsp.net/current-online-events/. If you register and can’t attend, a link will be sent after the event to a recording. There is also an archive of classes that you can view here.
***PLEASE NOTE: the start times on the CSP website are Pacific time, so remember to add three hours for the Eastern start time.***
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HANUKKAH, DAY V
Dec. 3, 2021 | 29 Kislev 5782
Friday Morning
Morning Service
7:10 AM
Via Zoom
HANUKKAH, DAY VI
ROSH HODESH TEVET
SHABBAT MIKETZ
Dec. 3, 4, 2021 | 30 Kislev 5782
Light Shabbat Candles: 4:17 PM
GUIDELINES:
To enter the synagogue, you must be vaccinated and masked. Masks must be worn during services.
Friday Evening
First Friday
5:30 PM
In Person
Kabbalat Shabbat with
Strings Attached
6:15 PM
In Person* and Via Zoom
Saturday Morning
Morning Service
9:30 AM
In Person* and Via Zoom
You can see a Pew Pamphlet
Saturday Afternoon/Evening
Minhah-Ma’ariv-Havdalah,
4:20 PM
In Person
(before the Latke Throwdown)
and via Zoom
HANUKKAH, DAY VII
ROSH HODESH TEVET
Dec. 5, 2021 | 1 Tevet 5782
Sunday Morning
Morning Service
9:00 AM
Via Zoom
HANUKKAH, DAY VIII
Dec. 6, 2021 | 2 Tevet 5782
Monday Morning
Morning Service
7:10 AM
Via Zoom
*See the info below regarding
COVID-19 requrements and
pre-registering for in-person services.
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REGULAR WEEKDAY SCHEDULE
Evenings
Sunday through Thursday: 7:00 PM
Mornings
Sunday: 9:00 AM
Monday and Thursday: 7:20 AM
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday:
7:30 AM
Through the Zoom platform, congregants can attend services virtually.
We have three Zoom links for AJ services.
For Friday evening and Saturday morning services:
By computer:
By phone:
Please dial 929.436.2866 or 301.715.8592.
Meeting ID: 970 5403 7610
(Password required)
For Saturday evening services:
By computer:
By phone:
Please dial 929.436.2866 or 301.715.8592.
Meeting ID#: 933131679
(Password required.)
Congregants should see the separate email for the latest password for Friday evening, Saturday morning, and Saturday evening services.
For all other services (Sunday through Friday morning and Sunday through Thursday evening services):
By computer:
By phone:
Please dial 929.436.2866 or 301.715.8592.
Meeting ID#: 109428724
(No password required.)
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Attending AJ Friday Evening or Saturday Morning Services in Person
Our current COVID-19 requirements are below:
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Pre-register for services by completing the December online registration form or calling the office.
- Use hand sanitizer before entering the sanctuary. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the building.
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Only fully vaccinated people may attend in-person services and events at AJ everyone must wear a mask.
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NEW: All adults entering the AJ building must have had their booster shot by January 1, 2022, so that they reach peak protection by January 15, 2022.
If you would like to attend Friday evening and/or Saturday morning services, you must pre-register by 2:30 PM Friday afternoon.
All other services will still be by Zoom only.
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If you are having trouble with links for AJ services or events that are held via Zoom, here's another way to get into a meeting.
1. Go to https://zoom.us.
2. Click on "Join a Meeting" in the upper right. It looks like this:
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3. A meeting ID is included with all Zoom information we distribute. Type or copy and paste the meeting ID into the box (just the numbers).
4. Click "Join." You will be placed into the meeting or be put in a "Waiting Room" until the meeting starts, or until the host of the meeting lets you in. Enjoy your meeting!
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AJ is Israel Bound in 2022!
Thursday, October 13 to Thursday, October 27, 2022
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In just under a year, AJ will be embarking on our first Israel tour with Rav Shai as the congregation’s rabbi. He made two executive decisions, and then our tour operator, Keshet, and our amazing Israel committee filled in the framework. We’ll be leaving for our two-week trip on October 13, 2022 — Hol HaMoed Sukkot! That means that we’ll be spending the first four days of the trip in Jerusalem celebrating Sukkot, Shabbat, and Shmini Atzeret/Simhat Torah. You’ll be able to grab falafel or schwarma and eat it in a sukkah. You’ll also be able to check out a variety of shuls from Jerusalem’s Great Synagogue to a Modern Orthodox minyan where women read Torah to the Conservative synagogue on Agron Street. The program will be run on two tracks. The first track, the “Pioneers,” is for folks with limited exposure to Israel. The second group, the “Veterans,” will be focusing on food, energy, and the environment. Every night we’ll reconvene for dinner, swap stories from the day, and, sometimes, enjoy another program for all of us.
We’ve tried to make the trip affordable — $5,099 per person, double occupancy, land only. The detailed itinerary for the "Pioneers" is here, and the itinerary for the "Veterans" is here. Since you’re wondering — YES! It will sometimes be possible to jump tracks on occasion. We are capping each track at 24 people.
We just received pricing for the flight on El Al: Economy is priced at $1,244.00 each and premium at $2,304.00 each.
Bernie Dishler is chairing the Israel Committee. Send him an email to let him know if you’re interested, if you have questions, or if you’re ready to put down a deposit. We’ll start meeting in January 2022 to best prepare.
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Three Opportunities for Teens to Visit Israel! |
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Ramah Israel Seminar 2022
Ramah Israel Seminar is a six-week travel program in Israel, designed for entering 12th graders who are graduates of the ten Ramah overnight camps in North America. For over 50 years, Ramah Seminar has been an outstanding way for teens to experience Israel. Seminar is an intensive experience of study and travel, combining hiking and trekking throughout Israel with text study, challenging discussions and hands-on learning.
Seminar participants travel Israel from north to south, gaining an in-depth perspective of Israel’s history and future. Seminar is an opportunity to live the Ramah life in Israel, combining all that is central to camp – community, connection and growth. You can learn details at https://seminar.ramah.org.il.
Dates
Seminar Classic: June 26, 2022 – August 8, 2022
Poland Add-On: Jun 19, 2022 – June 26, 2022
Scholarships & Grants
Each participant will be eligible for a RootOne* Voucher (R1V) subsidy in the amount of $3,000 this coming kayitz, to ensure greater participation in our 2022 Ramah Israel Seminar! This significant reduction to our price will enable us to connect, explore and grow together in Israel. More information regarding this subsidy to follow. By opting into this voucher, participants will be expected to participate in online Seminar related assignments prior to the summer.
*RootOne is seeded through the generosity of The Marcus Foundation, and is powered by The Jewish Education Project. Please visit www.RootOne.org for more information.
Registration
TRY (Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim)
TRY is a semester of study at Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim, the Ramah Jerusalem High School, a fully accredited international secondary school program. TRY offers 10th, 11th, and 12th graders two different opportunities to live and learn in the land of Israel, a two-month program and a four-month program. There are scholarship opportunities including TRY and USY High participants can earn a Dream Israel grant of up to $7,500 by fundraising for a Jewish National Fund-USA project. Dream Israel grants are available to participants in both the fall 2022 and spring 2022 TRY sessions.For more information, go to https://try.ramah.org.il/.
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A New Program for Aspiring Sports Media Professionals
Maccabi Media – Israel, Summer 2022
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Maccabi USA is proud to present a new program offering a unique international experience for aspiring sports media professionals who are Jewish. Following a comprehensive application process, a team of 14 students will be selected to cover the 2022 Maccabi Games in Israel and participate in Maccabi USA’s Israel Connect program from July 5-26, 2022. The application process will open in October and close Jan. 1, 2022.
Eligibility is open to:
- Current college undergraduates (including those who will be freshman in Fall 2022)
- College graduates no older than 25 years old by July 5, 2022
- High school students who will become seniors in Fall 2022 (Class of 2023)
- Applicants must be enrolled in, intend to enroll in, or have graduated with a university-level communications-related program/major such as sports media, mass/electronic communications, TV/radio/film production, journalism, digital media, etc.
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NEW! AJ Early Learning Center Shomer Shabbat Program |
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AJ Early Learning Center is proud to offer a Shomer Shabbat program for children 18 to 36 months. Its features include:
- Keystone Star 4 Early Childhood Education Program
- Warm and safe environment with experienced, loving teachers
- Curriculum that includes Tefilah, preparations for Yamim Tovim, Shabbos and birthday celebrations, nature, music, Hebrew language, cooking, baking, yoga, potty readiness, and more
- Extended hours
- State-of-the-art playground
- Acceptance of ELRC
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It's Not Too Early to Think About Summer Camp!
One Happy Camper Grants
This program is for first-time overnight campers who attend a Foundation for Jewish Camp-approved camp. Campers must be attending 12+ consecutive days of camp. One Happy Camper provides grants of up to $1000 to families with children attending nonprofit Jewish overnight camps for the first time. One Happy Camper, a program of the Foundation for Jewish Camp, is funded locally by Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Families can learn more and apply here.
Need-Based Day & Overnight Camp Scholarships
This program is for financial aid scholarships for camp. Campers can receive up to 30% of the cost of camp; determination is made based on need. The website has been updated so that the criteria are very clearly laid out, and there is another important change: awards will be made on a rolling basis. The sooner parents apply, the sooner they will know about their award. Families can learn more and apply here.
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JJBL is Returning!
The purpose of the Junior Jewish Basketball League (JJBL) is to develop fundamental basketball skills in a structured, mildly-competitive, enjoyable environment. It is not too late to register for the 2021-2022 season!
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AJ's Latest Yard Sign
Share your love of AJ with our newest lawn sign! The New Members committee is asking for your help (lawn space) to spread the word about AJ’s renewed energy and welcoming and growing community. Only 50 signs were ordered, so don't be left out! Stop by AJ to pick one up: Monday through Thursday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, or Friday from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. They're free!
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Programs for Seniors at AJ
Finally! Kleinlife: Montgomery County has reopened! Phase 1 began Tuesday, July 6, and is a short-term, one-month minimum reopening to get everyone comfortable with socializing and new procedures. Only exercise classes will be offered during Phase 1. from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Reservations are a MUST, and space is limited. Click here for the full guidelines and click here for the class schedule. In addition, they are still offering programs via Zoom! You can download the September Newsletter here. You can find their calendar of events here.
Grab & Go Meals! Kleinlife is now offering Grab & Go frozen meals once a week from AJ. You MUST RESERVE at least a week ahead of time for 5 frozen kosher meals. Thursday is the regular pick-up day, between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Call 215.635.5244 for more details.
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Rav Shai's Latest Publication, Coherent Judaism
All of the copies of Rav Shai's latest book, Coherent Judaism, that we had at AJ have been sold. No worries if you haven't bought your copy yet! They are available on Amazon here.
Rav Shai will be happy to sign the books purchased through Amazon. Just drop your copy off at AJ and he will sign them.
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Do you have a question about any of the events or announcements in this email? Call the synagogue office at 215.635.6611.
Do you have good news to share? We can always use it! Let us know and we'll include it in the weekly email.
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DECEMBER
12/3
Hanukkah, Day V. Morning Service, 7:10 AM.
12/3
First Friday. Do you play a musical instrument, like to sing, or simply wish to participate more in the Friday night service? On the first Friday of each month — beginning on Friday, November 5 — Hazzan Glantz welcomes congregants of any age to come
to AJ with or without an instrument. At 5:30 PMwe will review a few of the psalms, melodies, and choreography in the Friday night service. If you can shake a tambourine, sing a simple tune without words, or clap your hands, you can add something very meaningful. You must be vaccinated to participate. Other dates: January 7, February 4, March 4, and April 1.
12/3
Kabbalat Shabbat with Strings Attached. Unplug from a busy week with an acoustic Shabbat service led by Hazzan Howard Glantz with familiar tunes that will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart. For all ages, from babies to bubbies. Bring your friends for this relaxed, casual, and enjoyable service! Then stay for Oneg Shabbat (lite dinner bites and gathering with friends). 6:15 PM
12/4
Hanukkah, Day VI. Morning Service, 9:30 AM.
12/4
Second Annual Latke Throwdown. AJ President Howard Levin and AJ Past President Judy Stutman Izes will once again put their reputations on the line when they compete to make the best potato latke! And this year, we invite you to compete against them! Celebrate the seventh night of Hanukkah at AJ beginning with Minhah-Ma'ariv-Havdalah at 4:20 PM. After the service, enjoy light hors d'oeuvres. The first hot, sumptuous latkes will be ready for tasting by 6:00 PM! Wager (chocolate gelt) on the chef you think will win the Throwdown! There will be dreidel playing and plenty of sufganiyot, as well as gluten-free latkes. Help us make AJ glow! BYOM (Bring Your Own Menorah) and we'll light all of the menorahs simultaneously. Don't forget candles!
12/5
Hanukkah, Day VII and Rosh Hodesh Tevet. Morning Service, 9:00 AM.
12/5
Nefesh Mountain Hanukkah Concerts. Since their arrival on the scene in 2015, Nefesh Mountain has been hailed as one of today’s formative boundary-pushing bluegrass Americana bands. They’re among the first to truly give voice and openly represent Jewish American culture, tradition, values, and spirituality in the world of American roots music. Nefesh Mountain will perform two concerts* at AJ on Sunday, December 5. At 4:00 PM, there will be a concert (and goodie bag!) for young children and families. Then, at 7:30 PM (following 7:00 PM minyan), the concert for adults will feature original material from the award-winning five-piece New York-based band, as well as a selection of classic bluegrass and folk tunes, and a few of Woody Guthrie’s timeless, and not often performed, Hanukkah songs. The cost is $5 per person, with a $20 maximum per family, for each concert. Please register at https://www.adathjeshurun.info/form/nefesh-mountain.html. *All adults entering the synagogue must be vaccinated and wear masks.
12/6
Hanukkah, Day VIII. Morning Service, 7:10 AM.
12/6
AJ Men's Association Presents....Israel Baseball is No Longer a Secret!: Zoom Program and Panel Discussion with Team Israel Baseball Stars. A few Israelis and mostly American baseball players just missed qualifying for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. In 2016, Team Israel qualified and then in 2017 shocked the world by beating four top ten programs. In 2019, Israel won the Europe-Africa Olympic Qualifier to become one of only six teams to represent baseball’s re-entry into the Olympics. Join us as we host a panel discussion with members of the 2017 Team Israel (Shlomo Lipetz, Josh Zeid, and Jon Moscot), who are featured in the film documentary Heading Home. We urge you to view the soul inspiring film so you may enjoy to the max this unique program. It can currently be seen on several cable channels. The program will be hosted by Doug Liebman, Baseball and Softball Task Force, Jewish National Fund USA (JNF-USA). Please register at https://www.adathjeshurun.info/form/ajma-team-israel.html. If you would like to make a donation to the JNF-USA Project Baseball, click here. (http://My.jnf.org/Israel-baseball) 10:00 AM (via Zoom)
12/13
Executive Committee Meeting. Begins with 7:00 PM minyan.
12/13
Robyn Orodenker Book Club. December's book is Eli’s Promise: A Novel, by Ronald H. Balson. Please read the book before the meeting! 7:30 PM. If interested, please contact Violet Zeitlin at razeitlin@aol.com. Sponsored by AJWA Sisterhood.
12/14
Fast of the Tenth of Tevet. Morning service, 7:15 PM.
12/14
Adult Ed: Love Stories of Jerusalem, Part 1. Israel tourguide Kobi Cooper will host a virtual tour of Jerusalem, featuring the love stories of Jerusalem. It is a two-part series. The first night (Tuesday, Dec. 14) will focus on ancient love stories, and Thursday, Dec. 16 will focus on modern love stories. 7:30 PM
12/16
Adult Ed.: Rav Shai at Ann's Choice. Rav Shai will talk at Ann's Choice at 2:00 PM about Judaism and Darwinism. Ann's Choice is located at 30000 Ann’s Choice Way, Warminster, PA 18974.
12/16
Adult Ed: Love Stories of Jerusalem, Part 2. Israel tourguide Kobi Cooper will host a virtual tour of Jerusalem, featuring the love stories of Jerusalem. It is a two-part series. The first night (Tuesday, Dec. 14) will focus on ancient love stories, and the second night (Thursday, Dec. 16) will focus on modern love stories. 7:30 PM
12/19
AJWA Sisterhood Presents Kimberly Greenberg as Fanny Brice. If you’re looking for laughs and Broadway style theatrical entertainment, Fanny Brice is the one to deliver ‘em to ya — well, Fanny Brice via Kimberly Faye Greenberg. The legendary comedian’s life was first dramatized by Barbra Streisand in the hit Broadway musical and film Funny Girl, and now you can see Greenberg capture her hilarious spirit all over again in this original critically acclaimed and fabulous one-woman show. You can view the show on Sunday, December 19, between 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM. The streamed show will be followed at 7:30 PM by a live Q&A session with Ms. Greenberg. (If you would like to participate in the Q&A, you will need to begin watching the show by 6:15 PM to be finished by 7:30 PM.) The show will be available for viewing on YouTube and the Q&A will be via Zoom; links to both will be provided by email after registration. Both are free to attend. Please register at https://www.adathjeshurun.info/form/fanny.html.
12/20
Board of Directors Meeting. Begins with 7:00 PM minyan.
12/22
Healing Service with Hazzan Glantz. Hazzan Glantz leads this service that includes healing prayers that may be familiar, steeped in our ancient liturgy, as well as more contemporary and current selections. Join him on Zoom at 6:15 PM.
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