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This Shabbat, April 20 -- Metzora


B’nai Mitzvah of Jack and Henry Sokol, sons of Kimi & Brad Sokol


Baby Naming of Goldie Leigh Manheimer,

daughter of Becca & Jamie Manheimer


Extended Kiddush is sponsored by Kimi & Brad Sokol

in honor of their sons’ Bar Mitzvah.


A contribution has been made to the Shabbat Fund by

Joan & David Denenberg in honor of Goldie Leigh Manheimer, and by the Levin Family in honor of Michele Levin’s special birthday.

Har Zion Security is Paramount

We need your help

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Shabbat Morning Greeters Wanted!

We are looking for Shabbat morning greeters. If you would like to help out, please contact Alan Workman, 610-649-5731 or ajworkman@aol.com

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Bereavement/Grief Support Group Forming with Rabbi Ira Flax

Meeting at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, May 21

If interested, please contact Gina Caplan, our Ritual Administrator: ritual@harziontemple.org or 610-667-5000, ext 111.

All are welcome to join us for 6 PM Minyan

Good Stuff

Mazel tov to our B'nai Mitzvah!

Jack and Henry Sokol, sons of Kimi & Brad Sokol

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On April 21 at the Kaiserman JCC, Adam Sherman and sons Matthew and Corey will be inducted into the Maccabi Hall of Fame. Proud wife and mom is Michele, daughter and sister Mackenzie, and Matthew’s wife Rachel.

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Israel Bonds is honoring Adam E. Laver, Partner, Blank Rome and Jeff Schulman, Account Manager, Palo Alto Networks with their Spotlight on Legal & Financial Excellence.

Tribute reception and award ceremony will be held on June 4.

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All Things Passover

Service Times, Kashrut Standards, Selling Hametz,

Second Seder and Gift Shop Hours

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Passover BBQ

hosted by Rabbi Flax

Sunday, April 28


RSVP required


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With special guest performer: Udi Bar-David

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Shabbat/Weekday Services

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All services are available in-person or Zoom.

We offer Livestream in addition to Zoom for Shabbat and Yom Tov.


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Friday


6 PM – Evening Service


7:26 PM – Candle Lighting

 

Saturday



9:30 AM – Morning Service (Main Sanctuary)


B'nai Mitzvah of Henry and Jack Sokol,

sons of Kimi & Brad Sokol


Following Kiddush – Milton Pomerantz Interactive Torah Study

In-person and Zoom

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Shabbat Talmud Class with Rabbi Gary Charlestein

Saturday afternoon, one hour before Minha

In-person only in the Rudofker Library

This class is in addition to his Monday evening class

 

7:25 PM – Minha/Ma'ariv/Havdalah

Minha followed by Seudah Shlishit


8:27 PM – Shabbat Ends


Click here for the yahrzeit list thru next Shabbat (April 20-27)

Click here for this week's Torah Commentary

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Sunday

 

9 AM – Minyan (In-person and Zoom)

followed by a light breakfast

 

6 PM – Minha/Ma'ariv (Zoom only)

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Regular Daily Minyan Schedule


7:15 AM – Morning Minyan - Monday-Friday

(with the exception of holidays)


6 PM – Evening Minyan - Sunday-Friday

Happening this Week

SUNDAY, APRIL 21


JFGRS No School thru April 30


10:30 AM – Israel Education Class with Danny Stein

Zoom only

The Long Journey Home: From Ancient Israel to Modern Zionism

Cost: $150 | Sundays thru May 19. No one will be turned away due to costs.

In partnership with Adath Israel, Har Zion Temple, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, Congregation Beth Or, KLM, LMAHH, Perelman Jewish Day School, Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El

If you have any questions, please email info@adathisrael.org.

Click here to register

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MONDAY, APRIL 22


Erev Passover – First Seder


Synagogue offices close at Noon


NCCECE No School thru April 30


8 AM – Siyyum Bechorim


1 PM – Minha (Zoom only)


No NaKh: The Rest of the Bible with Dr. Ely Levine


No Talmud Study with Rabbi Gary Charlestein

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TUESDAY, APRIL 23


First Day of Passover – Second Seder


Synagogue offices closed


9:15 AM – Morning Minyan followed by Kiddush


1 PM – Minha


5:30 PM – Community Second Seder with

Rabbi Haaz and Norman Einhorn

BY RESERVATION ONLY

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24


Second Day of Passover


Synagogue offices closed


9:15 AM – Morning Minyan followed by Kiddush


No TISCH with Rabbi Shawn


8 PM – Evening Minyan

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THURSDAY, APRIL 25


Third Day of Passover – Chol Hamoed


7:15 AM – Morning Minyan


No Commentaries on Exodus with Rabbi Ira Flax


No Jewish Books in Christian Bibles with Dr. Ely Levine


2:30 PM – Mussar Journeys with Karen Kripke

This class is full – if there is more interest, we will open another class.

Please be in touch with Karen, kskripke@comcast.net or 610-574-1511.


6 PM – Evening Minyan

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FRIDAY, APRIL 26


Fourth Day of Passover – Chol Hamoed


7:15 AM – Morning Minyan


No Legally Speaking with Rabbi Shawn


6 PM – Evening Minyan

CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF OUR LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

If your child may be interested, or if it applies – your grandchild, niece, nephew or neighbor – please pass this along!

Camp runs from June 24 through August 16

Great opportunity for a fun summer experience!

Har Zion Centennial Celebration

November 24, 2024 -- Birthday Bash

February 21-23, 2025 -- Special Guest Scholar Weekend

May 18, 2025 -- Ultimate Celebration

Please get involved and join a committee!

Sign up to be part of the celebrations being planned. Choose any or all of the committees that you wish to be on.

Click here for the volunteer sheet or email us at hzt100@harziontemple.org

Andrea Robbins and Nancy Grossman, Chairs

Sisterhood

Sisterhood goes to the JTS with Rabbi Haaz

Thursday, May 2

We hope you can join us on what promises to be a fun and educational experience.

The fee is $75/person which will include round trip transportation to JTS in New York City via climate-controlled shuttle bus (not a school bus), lunch provided by JTS, and snack. 

RSVP and payment deadline Thursday, April 25

Click here for more information

Shop the Landau Gift Box

We are closed for Passover April 22-30

Regular hours are

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 AM-3 PM

Or by appointment -- please call Helene Nelson

for more information: 610-416-9850

Mid-Atlantic Region Spring Conference

Sunday May 5 at Congregation Ohev Shalom

Click here for more info

Click here to download mail-in registration

For questions, please contact Michele Perlstein, sisterhoodpresident@harziontemple.org

Shop Scrip!

Benefits the Sisterhood Floral Fund

We have scrip for Acme, Giant, ShopRite, Wawa, Target, CVS, Dunkin' and Amazon.

Delivery available!

To order, contact Susan Kochman at

215-272-0475 or sbkochman@aol.com

Sisterhood Floral Fund Cards
If you would like to send Floral Fund cards for any occasion,
please email Janice Katz, rhk101@hotmail.com and mail in or drop off your $10 payment for each card to Har Zion Sisterhood.

Har Zion Stands in Solidarity with Israel

JFGP presents An Uncomfortable Conversation with a Jew:

Featuring Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho

Wednesday, May 1, 8 AM registration

Har Zion Temple

General admission - $65 -- Registration required by April 26

Click here for more information and to register

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Yom Hazikaron -- Israel Memorial Day

Sunday, May 12, 7 PM

Har Zion Temple

Presented by the Israeli American Council

Registration required - Click here to register

Click here for more info

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Street artist celebrates founding faces of Jerusalem market

Solomon Souza, renowned for his shutter portraits in Machane Yehuda completed eight years ago, creates a new project in honor of its centenary.

Click here for more information

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Click here for resource information including where to donate,

or visit our website.

Community News

A Classic of the YIddish Stage

performed in Theatre Ariel's Signature Salon Style

May 18 @ 8 PM - Temple Beth Am Israel

May 19 @ 1 PM - in West Mount Airy (for venue visit ticketing page)

Click here for more info

Flexpasses are now available

Click here for more info on Theatre Ariel

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NEW HUB FOR OLDER ADULTS

Cultural events and lectures, health and wellness and community engagement

Check out their monthly program at www.phillyjcc.com/gems

Join us at our new location: Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood

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New Horizons Senior Center

New Horizons Senior Center provides supportive programs and services that enable older adults to live independently in their own homes, form meaningful connections with others, and engage in lifelong learning.

We offer lots of fun and interesting programs. Join us!

Click here for program listings and for more information

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Gratz College’s Exciting Continuing Adult Jewish Education Classes

to Enrich Community Learning 

Click here for more information and to register for Gratz College's Continuing Adult Jewish Education Classes, or contact Rabbi Daniel Levitt at dlevitt@gratz.edu.

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The Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations

The Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations at Saint Joseph's University is pleased to offer several educational events on Catholicism, Judaism and more. Click here for info.

Items of Note

Do You Need a Ride?

Do you need a ride to attend services, High Holiday services, meetings or programs?

Just drop us an email at caring@harziontemple.org.


Tell Us What’s Happening!

The Har Zion Caring Connection would love to hear from our Har Zion Family. Just drop us an email (caring@harziontemple.org) and let us know how we can help, reconnect or celebrate with you, join you at daily Minyan, Shabbat and Yom Tov services.

Let's celebrate Fall together ....at Har Zion.

Cleaning out

your closets

for spring?

We now have a drop-off bin in the south parking lot near the Sayer-Berkowitz Pavilion (Isen entrance side of the building). Your donations benefit

Har Zion Temple.

Har Zion Celebrates 100!