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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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Handicap parking spaces are available outside the front entrance of the synagogue. Please do not park in the spaces that are reserved for individual congregants; they have paid to ensure that their space is available to them when they come to the synagogue. Thank you.
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JUST SCHEDULED! A Gathering of Solace and Solidarity
Friday, January 21 at 5:30 PM (in person and via Zoom)
Before our Kabbalat Shabbat service this Friday, we will gather at 5:30 PM both at AJ (with all of our current Covid-19 policies and procedures) and on Zoom. We will share prayers, poems, and songs that stress peace, tolerance, and healing.
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Hazzan Glantz Needs...YOU!
Hazzan Glantz needs YOU — for the Purim Shpiel. Everyone has a voice to lend be it spoken or sung. Even just a funny face or hat will help him enhance the show. Sign up here for a slot to discuss and you might even begin recording some fun stuff right away.
In Search Of...!
Hazzan Glantz is also looking for a couple of items for the Purim shpiel! Do you have any type of sports jersey with the name Kings, Monarchs, or Royals that you would loan for the Purim shpiel? (We will keep your name anonymous so that your loyalty to Philadelphia home teams is not questioned.) Please contact Hazzan at hglantz@gmail.com if you have one you are willing to loan or if you any questions about signing up for a slot above.
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Who Says It's Too Early for Spring Cleaning?
Clothing Drive Going On Now
The AJ Early Learning Center wants your stuff! Do your spring cleaning now and bring those too small, too large, out-of-fashion, unneeded, and “what was I thinking?” items to the AJELC so we can turn your discards into money for the Center. The more you bring, the more we earn! Items for donation include:
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- Clothing for men, women, and children
- Shoes (please pack separately from clothes)
- Clothing accessories: belts, hats, scarves, handbags, gloves, etc.
- Soft household items like towels, blankets, bed sheets, pillows, quilts, comforters, and curtains
- Small toys (2 ft. or less)
- Stuffed animals, bikes, and scooters
- Car seats (only together with base) and strollers
- NO baby gear, books, or pots and pans
Please drop off items in the large donation bin at the AJELC entrance. Thanks in advance!
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Grandparents' Group Program with Rabbi David Levin
Thursday, January 20 at 7:30 PM (note revised time) (via Zoom) (TONIGHT!)
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Our theme for the year, “Telling our Story,” continues with a two-session series entitled “Ethical Wills: Modern Approaches,” led by Rabbi David Levin of the Jewish Relationships Initiative. Rabbi Levin’s work includes a reimagining of Ethical Wills. He has written and developed many creative ways of transmitting our values, beliefs, and ethics to our children and grandchildren, including how to use new technological platforms to do so, as well as guidelines for making sure you create the stories you want your family to remember. All adults are welcome to these sessions — you don’t have to be a grandparent! Part 1 of 2. (Part 2 is on March 24.) Please register here.
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The View From Jerusalem, with NPR Correspondent Daniel Estrin
Sunday, January 23 at 11:00 AM (via Zoom)
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Daniel Estrin will share his experience as a frontline correspondent covering the politics, culture, technology, and everyday happenings from Israel. Rav Shai will be interviewing Daniel and the event will be live on Zoom, with Daniel joining us from Jerusalem. (Co-sponsored by AJWA Sisterhood and AJ Men’s Association.) You can register here.
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Healing Service with Hazzan Glantz
Wednesday, January 26 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: February 16.
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Adult Education: The Mussar Movement, with Rav Shai
Three Sundays: Jan. 30, Feb. 6, and Feb. 13, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
(In person and via Zoom)
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Many Jews are familiar with the tensions between the Hasidim and Mitnagdim in 19th-century Europe. In the competition between these two broad ideologies emerged distinctive teachings and practices including what came to be known as the Mussar Movement. This three-session class will introduce Rabbi Israel Lipkin of Salanter, the founder of the movement within the Lithuanian yeshiva world of the Mitnagdim. His emphases on self-control and virtuous behavior will be explored through his writings and those of his students. We will also introduce some of the exercises he pioneered in order to instill those character traits. Please register here.
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AJWA Sisterhood: Art Exhibit and Lecture
Sunday, January 30 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Old City Jewish Arts Center)
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AJWA Sisterhood will be hosted for a special tour and lecture from award-winning printmaker, sculptor, and mixed media artist Diana Myers at the Old City Jewish Arts Center. “Branching Out” is a multi-media/multi-dimensional exhibit commemorating the holiday of Tu B’Shvat. It honors trees featured in the Bible and celebrates the four seasons. The exhibit was influenced by Diana’s experience living in Israel as well as her love of Jewish life and ritual. Diana is the aunt of congregant Denise Portner. Light refreshments will be served and chairs will be available for those who need to sit during the talk. Transportation is on your own. Parking near the gallery can be secured at Old City parking lot (304–12 Race Street) or the Wyndham Hotel Garage (400 Arch Street). Questions? Please send an email to Karen Moses at karedlon@aol.com and put “Art Exhibit” in the subject line. You can register here.
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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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Beth Sholom and Adath Jeshurun Players Present…
The Addams Family!
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Weekly Update!
Behind the scenes, work is continuing to ensure that The Addams Family is a success!
At right: Renee Winegrad paints the set!
Save these performance dates for
The Addams Family:
Thursday, February 17 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 19 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 20 at 3:00 PM
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SAVE THE DATE! Convocation Honoring Hazzan Glantz
Wednesday, February 2 at 3:30 PM
On Wednesday, February 2, the Jewish Theological Society will confer upon Hazzan Glantz an honorary Doctorate of Music at a special academic convocation honoring cantors. Click here to register to share in the experience via livestream!
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Fridays with Friends!
Upcoming Dates: February 25 and March 11 (In person)
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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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An Adult Education Resource for AJ Congregants
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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 January 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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Community Events You May Be Interested In
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Wednesday, January 26: How the Bulgarian Jews Survived the Holocaust. In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Jewish Federation's Jewish Community Relations Council and AJC Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey invite you to learn about the historical events associated with Bulgaria's resistance to pressures from Germany during World War II to deport the 50,000 Jews living there. University of Pennsylvania Professor, Dr. Joseph Benatov, will discuss the competing national narratives from this period of time and Judge Ramy Djerassi will reflect on his family's experience of survival. 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM. Click here to register.
Thursday, January 27: People Love Dead Jews: An Evening with Author Dara Horn. Gratz College and Drexel University are partnering on a "One Book, One Jewish Community" event, featuring Dara Horn, author of People Love Dead Jews, Reports from a Haunted Present. Join us in this lively conversation with Dara Horn as she reads from and discusses her highly-charged new book, People Love Dead Jews. Following her reading, Gratz College president, Zev Eleff, will interview Horn and take live questions. This event is presented by a joint partnership of the Drexel University Laurie Wagman Initiative in Jewish Studies, Hillel at Drexel University, Drexel Alumni and Gratz College’s One Book, One Jewish Community program. 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Online and in person. Learn more and register here.
Sunday, January 30, 2022: Parent Education Series with Lynn Lyons:
What Do Families Need Now? Helping Children (and Parents) Move Forward As We Reemerge. As we emerge from a year like no other, adults need strategies for instilling the skills children need to confront and reduce the negative impacts of anxiety and stress both at school and home. Lynn Lyons is a psychotherapist and author specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults and children. 7:00 to 8:30 PM. You can register here. You can see a short video of Lynn Lyons by clicking here.
Tuesday, February 8: Jewish Camping Info Session. Join us for a virtual presentation on Jewish Summer Camp. Learn about funding for first-time campers, financial aid, choosing the best camp for your child, and more. 12:30 PM. Sign up will be available soon at www.jewishphilly.org/oyr.
Wednesday, February 23: A Discussion About the Importance of Genetic Testing. Let’s take control of our health! As part of National Cancer Prevention Month, the Jewish Federation’s Kehillot, Women of Vision, Women’s Philanthropy, and NextGen are proud to partner with JScreen for a community-wide virtual gathering about the importance of testing for Jewish genetic diseases. For all stages of life, we want to empower you to know your health markers — for yourself, your family, and your future loved ones. 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Register here.
Hebrew Ulpan Classes
Want to improve your Hebrew before the 2022 AJ trip to Israel? Gratz is offering Hebrew Ulpan classes in the spring. Their Continuing Education department is offering a number of sessions at various levels and times. To register for any of them, click here.
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SHABBAT YITRO
January 21, 22, 2022 | 20 Shevat 5782
Light Shabbat Candles: 4:48 PM
GUIDELINES:
To enter the synagogue, you must be vaccinated and masked. Masks must be worn during services. If you have one, we request that you bring and use an N95 or KN95 mask. If you don't have one, we will have individually wrapped KN95 masks available for use at the synagogue.
Friday Evening
A Gathering of Solace and Solidarity
5:30 PM
Kabbalat Shabbat
6:15 PM
In Person and Via Zoom
Saturday Morning
Morning Service
9:30 AM
In Person and Via Zoom
You can download the pew pamphlet
Saturday Afternoon/Evening
Minhah-Ma’ariv-Havdalah,
4:50 PM
Via Zoom
*See the info below regarding
COVID-19 requirements 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 for attending services in person are below:
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Pre-register for services by completing the January 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 a properly fitting mask covering both nose and mouth. If you have one, we request that you bring and use an N95 or KN95 mask. If you don't have one, we will have individually wrapped KN95 masks available for use at the synagogue.
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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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You'll see a screen that 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 each and premium at $2,304 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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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!
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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.
Also see info above under "Community Events You May Be Interested In" for some additional camp info.
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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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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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JANUARY
1/20
Grandparents Group Program with Rabbi David Levin. Our theme for the year, “Telling our Story,” continues with a two-session series entitled “Ethical Wills: Modern Approaches,” led by Rabbi David Levin of the Jewish Relationships Initiative. Rabbi Levin’s work includes a reimagining of Ethical Wills. He has written and developed many creative ways of transmitting our values, beliefs, and ethics to our children and grandchildren, including how to use new technological platforms to do so, as well as guidelines for making sure you create the stories you want your family to remember. All adults are welcome to these sessions — you don’t have to be a grandparent! 7:30 PM. Part 1 of 2. (Part 2 is on March 24.) Register here.
1/21
A Gathering of Solace and Solidarity. Before our Kabbalat Shabbat service this Friday, we will gather at 5:30 PM both at AJ (with all of our current Covid-19 policies and procedures) and on Zoom. We will share prayers, poems, and songs that stress peace, tolerance, and healing. 5:30 PM. (In person and via Zoom)
1/23
The View from Jerusalem — with NPR Jerusalem Correspondent Daniel Estrin. Daniel Estrin will share his experience as a frontline correspondent covering the politics, culture, technology, and everyday happenings from Israel. Rav Shai is very excited about interviewing Daniel and the event will be live on Zoom, with Daniel joining us from Jerusalem. Co-sponsored by AJWA Sisterhood and AJ Men’s Association.) You can register here.
1/26
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.
1/30
Adult Ed. with Rav Shai: The Mussar Movement. Many Jews are familiar with the tensions between the Hasidim and Mitnagdim in 19th-century Europe. In the competition between these two broad ideologies emerged distinctive teachings and practices including what came to be known as the Mussar Movement. This three-session class will introduce Rabbi Israel Lipkin of Salanter, the founder of the movement within the Lithuanian yeshiva world of the Mitnagdim. His emphasis on self-control and virtuous behavior will be explored through his writings and those of his students. We will also introduce some of the exercises he pioneered in order to instill those character traits. Go to the RSVP page on the AJ website to register. At AJ and via Zoom. 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Register here.
1/30
AJWA Sisterhood: Art Exhibit and Lecture. AJWA Sisterhood will be hosted for a special tour and lecture from award-winning printmaker, sculptor, and mixed media artist Diana Myers at the Old City Jewish Arts Center. “Branching Out” is a multi-media/multi-dimensional exhibit commemorating the holiday of Tu B’Shvat. It honors trees featured in the Bible and celebrates the four seasons. The exhibit was influenced by Diana’s experience living in Israel as well as her love of Jewish life and ritual. Diana is the aunt of congregant Denise Portner. Light refreshments will be served and chairs will be available for those who need to sit during the talk. Transportation is on your own. Parking near the gallery can be secured at Old City parking lot (304–12 Race Street) or the Wyndham Hotel Garage (400 Arch Street). Questions? Please send an email to Karen Moses at karedlon@aol.com and put “Art Exhibit” in the subject line. You can register here. 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
FEBRUARY
2/1
Rosh Hodesh Adar I. Morning Services at 7:00 AM.
2/2
Rosh Hodesh Adar I. Morning Services at 7:00 AM.
2/2
Convocation Honoring Hazzan Glantz. The Jewish Theological Seminary is conferring upon Hazzan Glantz an honorary Doctorate of Music in honor of his 25 years of being a cantor. The convocation will be held at JTS's new 21st Century Campus in New York City. Click here to register to share in the experience via livestream!
2/6
Adult Ed. with Rav Shai: The Mussar Movement. Many Jews are familiar with the tensions between the Hasidim and Mitnagdim in 19th-century Europe. In the competition between these two broad ideologies emerged distinctive teachings and practices including what came to be known as the Mussar Movement. This three-session class will introduce Rabbi Israel Lipkin of Salanter, the founder of the movement within the Lithuanian yeshiva world of the Mitnagdim. His emphases on self-control and virtuous behavior will be explored through his writings and those of his students. We will also introduce some of the exercises he pioneered in order to instill those character traits. Go to the RSVP page on the AJ website to register. In person and via Zoom. 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Session 2 of 3.
2/13
World Wide Wrap at AJ. CANCELLED DUE TO COVID. Join us next year!
2/13
Adult Ed. with Rav Shai: The Mussar Movement. See description above. Session 3 of 3.
2/14
Executive Committee Meeting. Beginning with evening minyan, at 7:00 PM.
2/14
Robyn Orodenker Book Club. Eternal by Lisa Scottoline. Please read the book before the meeting! 7:30 PM. If interested, please contact Violet Zeitlin at razeitlin@aol.com. Sponsored by AJWA Sisterhood.
2/16
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.
2/17
Adult Education/Grandparents Group Program. Author Roberta (Bobbi) Rosenthal Kwall, Professor of Law at DePaul University, will speak about her book Remix Judaism: Preserving Tradition in a Diverse World. The book offers an eloquent and thoughtful new vision for all Jews seeking a sense of belonging in a changing world, regardless of their current level of observance. Kwall sets out a process of selection, rejection, and modification of rituals that allow for a focus on Jewish tradition rather than on the technicalities of Jewish law. Her goal is not to sell her own religious practices to readers but, rather, to encourage them to find their own personal meaning in Judaism outside the dictates of Commandment by broadening their understanding of how law, culture and tradition fit together. In Remix Judaism, Kwall inspires her audience to be intentional and mindful about the space they allocate for these elements in defining their individual Jewish journeys and identities. The paperback edition of Remix Judaism will be available for purchase at a 40% discount. Registration link to come. 7:30 PM
2/17
Beth Sholom/AJ Players Production of The Addams Family. Come see your friends and neighbors in The Addams Family! The performance begins at 7:30 PM at Gratz College, Melrose Park. See other performance days below. Tickets are available online at www.bethsholomplayers.org.
2/19
Beth Sholom/AJ Players Production of The Addams Family. Come see your friends and neighbors in The Addams Family! The performance begins at 8:00 PM at Gratz College, Melrose Park. See remaining day below. Tickets are available online at www.bethsholomplayers.org.
2/20
Beth Sholom/AJ Players Production of The Addams Family. Come see your friends and neighbors in The Addams Family! This afternoon's final performance begins at 3:00 PM at Gratz College, Melrose Park. Tickets are available online at www.bethsholomplayers.org.
2/21
Board of Directors Meeting. Beginning with evening minyan, at 7:00 PM.
2/28
AJMA: Sports with Moshe Kravitz.The AJ Men’s Association will present Moshe Kravitz, producer at SportsRadio 94 WIP and son of our congregants Terry Sutton-Kravitz and Rabbi Yaacov Kravitz. 7:30 PM, via Zoom.
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