Tikvah Talk
Tikvah Means Hope
May | 2022
Upcoming Events
See what's happening this month:

Wednesday, May 4 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Virtual Program via Zoom
Andrea's Adventures:
Off The Beaten Track
Join Andrea Kimmelheim, the travel program coordinator at KleinLife, and "travel" with Andrea for some highlights of sites around the world which are off the beaten track. Powered by KleinLife.

Sunday, May 8 | 4PM - 5PM
Virtual Guided Meditation
Living in the Moment Series with Rabbi Ephraim Levin. Please sign on via Zoom at 3:50pm

Wednesday, May 11 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Virtual Program via Zoom
Resource Panel
Learn about resources to live your best life all based in the greater Philly area. Topics include: food, employment, arts and entertainment

Sunday, May 15 | 12PM - 3PM
Bucks County Jewish Festival
Join the greater Jewish community as we spend the day tabling and mingling with other like-minded individuals! The festival will be taking place at Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA 18940.

Wednesday, May 18 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Virtual Program via Zoom
JEVS Job Research Strategies
Learn the tricks and tips to scoring a job and how JEVS can play a role in getting that process started.

Sunday, May 22 | 5:30PM - 7PM
Neighborhood Dinner
Come hangout with Tikvah members for some schmoozing as we eat a scrumptious dinner at the Tiffany On The BLVD, 9010 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19115.

Wednesday, May 25 | 6PM - 7PM
Neighborhood Dinner
Come hangout with Tikvah members for our second Neighborhood Dinner of the month as we eat dinner at Snap Pizza, 33 E City Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

Zoom links for virtual events are sent through email one week prior.










Tikvah Connecting Mind & Body

We have reached 46% of our goal!!

The campaign ends on May 7th so make your donation today!

Your support will provide regular practice of skill building activities that integrate the pursuit of wellness in its physical and mental domains.
Member Birthdays

Marcie S.
Jennifer K.
Stephen M.
Mark L.
Michael S.
Renee P.
Ellen R.
Matthew Z.
Chuck A.
May 2022 Important Dates
May 4 - Yom HaZikaron
Israel's official day of remembrance traditionally dedicated to fallen soldiers

May 5 - Yom HaAtzmaut
Israel's Independence Day which was declared in 1948

May 8 - Mother's Day

May 17 - Pennsylvania Primary Elections

May 30 - Memorial Day
Resource Spotlight: JEVS Career Strategies
Greetings Tikvah!

This month we would like to spotlight an amazing resource accessible to the community, JEVS Career Strategies. They are here to help you through almost every aspect of the job search and application process. Some services they provide are:
  • One-on-one career counseling
  • Interview preparation
  • Career exploration assessments
  • Constructing Resumes
  • Job search & placement assistance
Come join us virtually on May 18th at 5:30 PM where JEVS Career Strategies will be putting on a workshop just for Tikvah members. If you are currently working, thinking about working or volunteering in the future, this workshop is for you!
Virtual Friends and Family Support Group
Monday, May 23rd
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
via Zoom

Join us as we offer a facilitated space to provide support and resources to parents, family members, friends and caregivers of those with the lived experience.

Facilitated by: Alexis Bracy, M.S., who is a fourth-year psychology doctoral student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Neen Davis, mother of a son with the lived experience, family support group facilitator and President, Tikvah Board of Directors.

This support group is open to anyone who is close to someone with the lived experience of mental illness; parents, family members, spouses, friends, caregivers, etc.
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Become a Member Today
We welcome your support which helps us provide
programming and events to our members and their loved ones.

Membership Type
Individual Member: $15 per year
Our Individual Membership entitles you to:

  • Weekly free or subsidized social gatherings
  • Biweekly phone squad check-in calls
  • Monthly member check-in meeting
  • 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 hope happen for those we serve.

Your supporter membership entitles you to receive our Tikvah Talk newsletter. You also receive updates and invitations to Tikvah programming throughout the year.
Contacting Us
Our Staff and Office Information:

  • Abby Gilbert, Executive Director abby@tikvahajmi.org 215-832-0671, ext. 1
  • Rhonda Cohen, Outreach Director rhonda@tikvahajmi.org 215-832-0671 ext. 2
  • Carter Freedlander, Communications & Young Adult Program Manager carter@tikvahamji.org 215-832-0671 ext. 3
  • Ellen Gorberg & Rob Singer, Office Support office@tikvahajmi.org 215-832-0671 ext. 0

General questions office@tikvahajmi.org or call the office 215-832-0671 ext. 0

Business hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday
and 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Friday.
The office phones will be monitored three hours prior to in person events.

Outreach Office: Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096

Mailing Address: KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116

The Tikvah Staff and volunteers will be splitting their week, sometimes working in the office and sometimes remotely. The office phone is being monitored and calls will be returned by the end of the next business day.