Tikvah Talk
Tikvah Means Hope
December|2021
Upcoming Events

Wednesday Dec. 1 | 5pm - 6pm
Happy Hour with Sheila
Clay Studio
Virtual Event
Join in the fun of making Clay Menorah Wall Hangings

Sunday Dec. 12 |12pm - 1pm
InJoy Virtual Chanukah Party
There will be candle lighting, memory sharing, and a fun cooking activity for all
WHERE: From the comfort and safety of your home!  Sponsored by JFCS

Sunday Dec 12 | 4pm-5pm
Virtual Member Check-In with Abby. "Find your holiday happiness"


Tuesday Dec 14 | 6pm-7:30pm
Northeast Dinner with Sheila
Olive Garden
9280 E Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19115
In person event
Recommendation that attendees be fully vaccinated and wear masks when not eating.
$5 Stipend for members
RSVP to office by Dec 7, 2021

Sundays, Dec. 19 and Dec. 26
4pm-5pm via Zoom
Virtual Guided Meditation
  • Living in the Moment Series with Rabbi Levin
  • Please sign on at 3:50pm

Wednesday Dec 29 | 6pm-7:30pm
MainLine Dinner with Abby
Snap Pizza
39 E City Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
In person event
Recommendation that attendees be fully vaccinated and wear masks when not eating.
$5 Stipend for members
RSVP to office by Dec. 22, 2021

Links for virtual events will be sent by email upon registration. Registration is required for all Tikvah Programs.

Please contact the office at 215.832.0671 ext. 0 or office@tikvahajmi.org
Community
Chanukah
Celebration

Sunday Dec. 5 | 6pm - 7pm
House of Kosher
9806 Bustleton Ave.
In person event
Menorah Lighting, singing and Chanukah treats to eat
Recommendation that attendees be fully vaccinated and wear masks when not eating. RSVP to office by Dec 3, 2021
215.832.0671 ext. 0 or office@tikvahajmi.org
Member Birthdays:
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Irwin F.
Joyce O.
Lisa G.
David K.
Claire L.
Richard R.
Susan R.
Barry S.
Important Dates:
Nov. 28- Dec. 6 - Chanukah

Dec. 3 - National Persons with Disabilities Day

Dec. 7- Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Dec. 21 - First Day of Winter

Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve

Dec. 25 - Christmas
News from the Tikvah Office
To The Tikvah AJMI Family ,

It is with a heavy heart that I am sharing the news that I am stepping down from my position as Program Manager for Tikvah.

At this time, I need to do what is best for me and my family. However, I will still be connected to Tikvah by hosting some Northeast dinners and other events from time to time.

It has been a pleasure working with each and every one of you and I hope our relationship does not end here. I am honored that I got to become a part of the Tikvah family these last few years and will treasure all of the memories we made together. Please don't hesitate to reach out at any point in the future, for this is not goodbye!

With Love,
Sheila Tepel
Questions? Business Hours for Tikvah AJMI are:
Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Staff:
Abby Gilbert, Executive Director 215.832.0671 ext. 1 abby@tikvahajmi.org
Rob Singer, Office Assistant 215.832.0671 ext. 0 office@tikvahajmi.org
Resources and Support
When a family member is diagnosed with a mental illness, it not only impacts the individual, but the family at large. Tikvah wants to offer hope to our members and their families through support and resources:

  • Benefit Enrollment: BenePhilly Hotline (844) 848-4376
  • Case Management/Social Work: Jewish Family & Children's Service 1.866.532.7669
  • Crisis Support: Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK or (800) SUICIDE
  • Employment Counselling: JEVS Career Strategies cs@jevs.org
  • Support Groups: NAMI Montgomery County namimontcopa.org/support/
Become a Member Today
We welcome your membership and support. Your membership helps us provide programming and events to our members and their loved ones.
Individual Member: $15 per year
Our Individual Membership entitles you to:

  • weekly free or subsidized social gatherings
  • bi-weekly phone squad check-in calls
  • monthly member check-in meetings
  • monthly newsletter
  • seasonal holiday events
  • periodic wellness programs
Supporter Member: $50 per year
This membership is offered to those who wish to support our organization and help make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Your Supporter membership entitles you to receive our Tikvah Talk newsletter. You will also receive updates and invitations to Tikvah programming throughout the year.
THE TIKVAH / AJMI LEADERSHIP
THANKS THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT:

Roger Davis
Bruce Feinstein

These gifts of support honor someone's service and/or memory:

In Memory of Mason Cusuman by Harriet Gorsen
In Memory of Stanley Ginsberg by Harriet Gorsen
In Memory by of Eric Penn by Helene Steinberg
In Memory of Martin Pressler by Ellen Gorberg, Robert Singer, Helene Steinberg