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Honey from the Heart
You can send a jar of honey to family, friends, and business associates near and far. This is a great way to wish everyone a L’Shana Tova! And you’ll be supporting both the AJWA Sisterhood and ORT America. Each 8 oz. jar contains delicious golden honey which is certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union and guaranteed to be 100% pure honey. Order by August 1 to get free shipping. Click here to learn more. If you have difficulty with the website, call Leslie Sokolow at 215.758.2404.
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Soliciting Singers for Selihot!
As you may know, for Selihot this year, AJ and KI will be presenting "Hush of Midnight," composed by Cantor Davidson z"l. Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday evening, August 6, in the KI chapel, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and continue on Tuesday evenings through September.
We are planning three rehearsals at AJ: two Thursday evenings, September 19 and 26, following evening minyan which begins at 7:00 PM in the Strauss Chapel. On Sunday, September 22 at 10:00 AM, we will hold a review at AJ, open to the community, and geared especially to those who do not read music. Sign up here.
Do you have family or friends who live at Rydal Park?
Rav Hazzan Glantz will be conducting a Kabbalat Shabbat service tomorrow afternoon at Rydal Park at 4:00 PM.
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Sunday, August 4: Wild Water Play at AJ with Crazy Lazy Hotdog Days of Summer!
Cool off at AJ on August 4! Bring your favorite water-friendly clothing and shoes. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and bring your family and friends. Get sprinkled, get silly, and make crazy-decorated wildly topped hot dogs! Photos of your wacky creations will be taken. Veggie, traditional, and gluten-free dogs will be available. $5 per person or $10 per family. You must RSVP by Wednesday, July 31. Sign up here. (If it rains, the event will be canceled.)
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Stay tuned for more information these upcoming summer events:
Wednesday, August 28: Fun-for-Everyone Mini Golf at Tee’s in Conshohocken.
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
Sunday, September 8: BBQ Bring ‘Em Back. Games, music, and a new AJ tradition, our own AJ Pie Eating contest! 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
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Melrose (MBIEE) Welcome Shabbat
Saturday, August 3 at 10:00 AM
Join us as we welcome our friends from Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El and show them our AJ warmth and vitality! The Shabbat service will be followed by a luncheon in their honor. You can register for the service and luncheon here.
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Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan
Thursday, August 8 at 10:00 AM (AJ and KleinLife Members Only)
The Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan is an extraordinary group of 17-year-old young men and women who provide a fabulous, wonderfully choreographed performance of song and dance in both Hebrew and English that is sure to warm your heart. To learn more, click here. You can register here.
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Erev Tish’a B’Av Program with Kobi Cooper
Monday, August 12, beginning with minyan at 7:30 PM
This Erev Tisha B'Av we welcome our long-time tour guide in Israel, Jerusalem resident and AJer Kobi Cooper, who will be leading us in a Jerusalem-themed evening. To learn more, click here.
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Walking with Wonder
Are you looking for ways to connect with friends and nature? Walk with us on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM. Meet at AJ in the downstairs lobby. Walking, talking, silence, and nature-watching welcome! Bring a pet, bring a child, bring a friend! It will be a non-strenuous walk led by Beth Shapiro or a congregant. If it is too hot or raining, we'll do something inside!
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Moment of Mindfulness
Sit and engage in a mindful meditation, deep, healing breathing or gentle movement on Thursday mornings from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Meet us in the Strauss Chapel immediately after minyan breakfast. Come as you are, come from home or work or from minyan. Join your friends or bring a friend for a moment of mindfulness, calm and community! No registration is needed.
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Congregation Adath Jeshurun, dedicated to the Jewish value of learning for its own sake (Torah lishmah), has partnered with the Orange County Community Scholar Program (CSP). You can download a list of July courses here, August courses here, or go to www.occsp.net. 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.
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COVID AND ILLNESS GUIDELINES:
Wearing masks is OPTIONAL for services. Up-to-date vaccinations and boosters are strongly encouraged but not required for entry. See updated protocols here.
Please continue to register for Friday evening and Saturday morning services by completing the July Service Sign-up Form or August Service Sign-up Form. Your registration will help us to keep the building secure. Thank you!
SHABBAT PINHAS
July 19, 20, 2024 |
14 Tammuz 5784
Friday Evening
Kabbalat Shabbat
6:15 PM
Saturday Morning
Shabbat Morning Service
10:00 AM
You can download this weekend's
pew pamphlet here.
Saturday Evening
Minhah-Ma'ariv-Havdalah
8:05 PM
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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
PLEASE NOTE:
We have resumed sharing breakfast
after weekday morning minyans on Thursdays.
ATTENDING SERVICES VIA ZOOM
Through the Zoom platform, congregants can attend services virtually.
We have three Zoom links for AJ services: one for Friday evening and Saturday morning services, one for Saturday evening services, and one for all other services. You can find those links by clicking here to go to the service schedule page on the AJ website; then scroll down and look for links in the left column.
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COVID Guidelines
If you are planning to attend services or an event at AJ, you can find our current COVID-19 guidelines as of March, 2024 here.
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Calling Out for Tutors!
The Cheltenham School District is looking for tutors to help students with basic skills in all subjects. Over the pandemic, many students lost a good amount of academics and are in need of additional support. Tutors should be 16 years and older. If you are interested or need more information, contact Tutoring Coordinator Toby Grubman at tobgru@aol.com or 215.663.0657. Sponsored by Champions for Cheltenham.
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Substitute Teachers Wanted!
Do you love children? We have a wonderful opportunity for you! Join our Early Childhood Staff as a substitute teacher! Make some extra money and have fun doing it. All you would need are clearances and a desire to make a difference in a child’s day. Our Early Learning Center serves children from 3 months to 5 years of age. Please contact Tracey Perchick, Early Childhood Director for more details tperchick@adathjeshurun.info.
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Earn Money for AJ by Shopping at House of Kosher!
For any amount that an AJ member spends, House of Kosher will give 2% of the sale to AJ! All you need to do is mention AJ's unique Shopper Code 6611 and the discount is immediately applied as a credit to your organization.
Any first-time customer that is a member of AJ will receive a 10% discount on your in-store shopping of over $100! House of Kosher is located at 9806 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19115.
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KleinLife: Montgomery County Update
Programs for Seniors at AJ
Our Montgomery County location is OPEN for one in-person exercise class 10:30 to 11:30 AM, Tuesday through Thursday, with some virtual classes still available, as well as other special programs. Reservations are appreciated one week in advance to partake in the in-person classes. You can also sign up for lunch after Tuesday class. For more information and/or to reserve your spot, please call 215.635.5244 or email gkorostoff@kleinlife.org. You can download a July/August KleinLife Newsletter here.
KleinLife: Montgomery County has resumed a regular schedule of Tuesday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. They have also resumed in-person lunch with a boxed lunch on Tuesdays, and hot lunches on Wednesday and Thursday.
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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