COMMUNITY PORTRAIT
A population study of Greater Philadelphia
LEARNING ABOUT OUR
J E W I S H COM M U NI T Y
Understanding basic socio-economic, demographic and
public health trends across the region’s population is
essential to enhancing and targeting service delivery for
the most vulnerable and at-risk populations. The 2019
Jewish Community Portrait will provide an up-to-date picture
of the size and characteristics of Greater Philadelphia
communities, and examine key changes in the community
by county, which includes Bucks, Chester, Delaware,
Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, and throughout
the region as a whole.

You may be selected so check your mail and look for the
Community Portrait logo. It only takes a few minutes.

Call 215.832.0863 or visit communityportrait.org
for more information.

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Shabbat Experience and Ski Weekend (Feb. 14-17) at the
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like-minded young professionals. Oneg with “Gorf,” editor
of Batman Comics, and hear his story of what it’s like to be a
religious Jew in the entertainment industry. Saturday night
lounge/party. Saturday night late night comedy and Melava
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THURSDAY, FEB. 14
Mommy and Me.

Sherrie Turetsky, director of the
School of Early Learning at Old York
Road Temple-Beth Am, will lead a
weekly one-hour “Mommy & Me”
class at 9:30 a.m. 971 Old York Road,
Abington. Bible Study.

A member of Main Line Reform
Temple’s clergy leads a discussion of
the Tanakh, or Jewish bible, at 11 a.m.

This is an ongoing process,
beginning with Genesis and
proceeding over the course of the
year. 10 a.m. 410 Montgomery Ave.,
Wynnewood. Biblical Commentaries.

Study the commentaries found in
the Hertz Chumash, the Etz Hayim
Chumash and the commentaries of
modern biblical scholars to deepen
our understanding of the fi rst book
of the Bible. Har Zion Temple, 1500
Hagys Ford Road., Penn Valley.

Canasta. Weekly drop-in canasta game
at 1 p.m. with the Sisterhood of
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County. $2
donation. Lessons by request. Call
215-958-6755 for information. 944
Second Street Pike, Richboro.

Stress Reduction.

This is the third week of a program
that will run through March 14.

This is organized by Beth Sholom
Congregation, Cost for the course
is $500, with Beth Sholom members
FRIDAY, FEB. 15
Soap Crafting.

Learn the art of soap making with Sabai Soap Co.’s Marna Cutler at noon. Light snacks and refreshments will
be available. The workshop is limited to 15 participants and is free for Village by the Shore and JCC members,
$5 for non-members. RSVP to Tina
Serota at 609-822-1109 or tserota@
jfsatlantic.org. Milton and Betty
Katz Jewish Community Center,
501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate City, NJ.

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For registration, visit jeff erson.edu/
mindfulness and select
“Public Programs” or email
mbsr@jeff erson.edu. 8231 Old York
Road, Elkins Park.

FRIDAY, FEB. 15
Minyan, Men’s Club.

Learn new insights to the Torah
through wrestling with Rashi’s
interpretations and our understanding
of his reasoning at 7 a.m. Har Zion
Temple. Breakfast is served.

Call 610-667-5000 for information.

1500 Hagys Ford Road.

Penn Valley.

Active Adult Friday.

A day of activities from 8:30 a.m.-
1:30 p.m. Includes coff ee, tea and
munchies, chair exercise or current
events, Kabbalat Shabbat service led
by Rabbi Beth Janus, kosher lunch and
a session on hearing loss, hearing aids
and more. RSVP for all programs 10
days in advance, either at the sign-in
table or by phone at 215-832-0539.

KleinLife: Center City. 2100 Arch St.,
Philadelphia. College Prep.

Learn about the Lasko College Prep
Program for Jewish high school
juniors from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Program
includes free SAT/ACT tutoring,
college advising and scholarships,
college visits, mitzvah projects and
lots of fun. Call Rhonda Cohen at
215-832-0876 to RSVP and for more
information about the program and
fi nancial eligibility requirements.

Jewish Community Services
Building, 2100 Arch St.,
Philadelphia. SATURDAY, FEB. 16
Torah, Bagels, Coff ee.

Begin Shabbat morning at Old York
Road Temple-Beth Am with an
interactive, engaging discussion of the
weekly portion including bagels and
coff ee at 9 a.m. followed by a peer-led
Shabbat service at 10:15 a.m.

Casual dress is appropriate, and
everyone is welcome. For more
information, call 215-886-8000.

971 Old York Road, Abington.

Torah Study.

Each week, our Main Line Reform
Temple rabbis lead us as we read
from the parshah, or weekly portion,
and learn about its context and
history. There is always a lively
discussion and anyone is welcome.

Call 610-649-7800 for information.

410 Montgomery Ave.,
Wynnewood. See Calendar, Page 26
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