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SUNDAY, FEB. 17
‘The Forbidden Conversation.’
A one-man play, written and
performed by Gili Getz. A deeply
personal performance that explores
the challenges of having a conversation
about Israel in the American-Jewish
community at 10 a.m. at Congregation
Kol Emet. Continental breakfast will
be served. Free for Kol Emet members,
$10 for nonmembers. Call 215-493-
8522 or mail office@kolemet.org for
information. 1360 Oxford Valley Road,
Yardley. Jewish Music for Mind, Soul.
Music for those living with Alzheimer’s
or dementia and their caregivers at
Beth Sholom Congregation. 11 a.m.-
12:15 p.m. Suggested donation $5
per person. RSVP needed at info@
spiritualwell-being.org or 215-887-
1342, ext. 109. Rabbi Beth Janus is an
experienced chaplain who has worked
with dementia patients throughout
her rabbinate. 8231 Old York Road,
Elkins Park.
MONDAY, FEB. 18
WCI Access Day.
The National Museum of American
Jewish History invites children and
teens of all abilities to join us in a
quiet setting for art activities and
story time at the museum and to
participate in a specially designed
museum tour. JCHAI will join us to
run a program for older teens and
adults. 10 a.m.-Noon. Register at goo.
gl/forms/9LWkoLnJN7O4mvk23. Contact Gabby Kaplan-
Mayer at gkaplan-mayer@
jewishlearningventure.org for
information. 101 S. Independence
Mall E., Philadelphia.
Mahjong. Play and learn from 12:30-2 p.m. with
the HSA of the Noreen Cook Center
for Early Childhood Education and
the Sisterhood of Har Zion Temple
in weekly community open mahjong
play. You may bring kosher dairy
lunch or dairy/parve kosher snacks.
Call 610-667-500 for information.
1500 Hagys Ford Road,
Penn Valley.
Bereavement Group.
For the newly bereaved, there’s
help at Congregations of Shaare
Shamayim from 1-2:30 p.m. No
charge. Contact Rivkahpowers55@
gmail.com or leave a message at
215-677-1600 for details.
9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia.
Family Clothing Sorting.
The whole family is invited from 2-4
p.m. to sort clothing donations for
those in need. For more information,
contact Valerie Ricapito at vricapito@
jfcsphilly.org or 267-256-2018. There
is free parking in the Brodsky center
lot, as well as meter and two-hour
parking on surrounding streets. Use
the entrance in the rear parking
lot. Be aware that due to increased
security all attendees will be asked
to show ID. The Barbara and Harvey
Brodsky Enrichment Center of JFCS,
345 Montgomery Ave.,
Bala Cynwyd.
Mahjong. The Sisterhood of Melrose B’nai
Israel Emanu-El invites all to its
weekly friendly mahjong game at
7 p.m. Open to the entire kehillah.
No charge for MBIEE sisterhood
members. A one-time charge of $36
includes membership to the MBIEE
Sisterhood. Contact 215-635-1505 or
vp-rebecca@mbiee.org for further
information. 8339 Old York Road,
Melrose Park.
SUNDAY, FEB. 17
‘The Chosen’ Screening.
Starring Oscar winners Maximilian Schell and
Rod Steiger, The Chosen will screen on what
would have been author Chaim Potok’s 90th
birthday. This special screening will feature
a Q&A with author Rena Potok and award-
winning director Jeremy Kagan (via Skype).
It will also be followed by book signing and
complimentary reception. 6 p.m. National
Museum of American Jewish History.
101 S. Independence Mall E., Philadelphia.
TUESDAY, FEB. 19
Joys of Yiddish.
You do not have to be able to speak
Yiddish to experience the joys of
Yiddish culture. 10 a.m. Har Zion
Temple. Enjoy the works of Yiddish
authors, poets, songs, theater and
cinema and incidentally learn the
language. Ours will be on the works of
Yiddish poet and songwriter Mordkhe
Gebirtig. 1500 Hagys Ford Road,
Penn Valley.
Lunch and Learn.
Discussion of the parshah of the week
at the Congregation Adath Jeshurun
library. This session will be led by
Rabbi Fred Davidow. All are welcome.
Noon-1 p.m. 7763 Old York Road,
Elkins Park.
Lunch and Learn.
Discussion of the parshah of the week.
This session will be led by Rabbi
Robert Alpert. All are welcome. Noon-
1 p.m. at BDO USA LP. 1801 Market St.,
17th Floor, Philadelphia.
area organization. Call
215-677-1600 for details.
9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia,
Mahjong. Our mahjong group meets at 1 p.m.
in the Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel
synagogue chapel, to play the game,
have fun and raise money for tikkun
olam. Have you heard of mahjong and
want to learn to play? Are you new in
town looking for the game? Have you
lived in town and want a new group to
play with? If you fall into any of these
categories, reach out to Ellen.
We’re always looking for new players.
We ask for a $4 donation per session.
303 S. 18th St., Philadelphia.
‘Hatikvah’ Significance.
Were there other meanings
associated with “Hatikvah”
beyond the conventional ones?
Two unconventional “moments of
signification” of Hatikvah will be
addressed: that of a piyyut (religious
song) and that of an “Oriental”
popular song. Edwin Seroussi,
who is the Emanuel Alexandre
Professor of Musicology at The
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
and director of the Jewish Music
Research Centre since 2000, will
be featured. Free and open to the
public. 5:30-6:30 p.m. No RSVP
necessary. For more information,
call 215-898-6654, or email
jsp-info@sas.upenn.edu. Lerner Center, 201 S. 34th St.,
Philadelphia. Knitting Group.
The Knitting Club of the
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
meets at 1 p.m. Work with us in a
project of your own, or work on an
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THURSDAY FEB. 21
Book Discussion.
The Book Discussion Group of the Congregations
of Shaare Shamayim, will examine Sacrifice of
Tamar by Naomi Ragen. Ragen is an American-
Israeli Modern Orthodox Jewish author and
playwright. $2 donation. Light refreshments.
Noon-2 p.m. Call 215-677-1600. 9768 Verree Road,
Philadelphia. 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. arrangements are available. For
registration, visit jefferson.edu/
mindfulness and select “Public
Programs” or email mbsr@jefferson.
edu. 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park.
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.
Book Club.
Sponsored by Northeast NORC.
Located at Congregations of Shaare
Shamayim. Light lunch for $2. Starts
at noon; book discussion starts
at 12:30 p.m. Call 215-320-0351
to reserve a space or to request
transportation for NORC members
or to inquire as to the book title
for this month. 9768 Verree Road,
Philadelphia. 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 first book
of the Bible. Har Zion Temple,
1500 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley.
‘In the Sand of Sinai.’
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
presents In the Sand of Sinai - A
Physician’s Account of the Yom Kippur
War by Itzhak Brook. His talk will be
about the historical perspectives of
the Six-Day and Yom Kippur Wars,
and their long-term effects on Israeli
society and the peace process, along
with his personal experiences as a
medic in the Six-Day War. 7 p.m. For
more information, contact Marilyn
Webster at 215-886-8000, ext. 136.
971 Old York Road, Abington.
Israeli Democracy Dilemma.
The Gratz College Stern Family
Lecture on Israel Studies presents
Amos N. Guiora. One of the greatest
challenges facing a democracy is
balancing legitimate individual rights
with equally legitimate national
security rights. The challenge is
compounded when threats are
posed by state and nonstate actors
alike. 7:30 p.m. 7605 Old York Road,
Melrose Park.
for NORC members. 10100 Jamison
Ave., Philadelphia.
Lunch and Learn.
Discussion of the parshah of the week.
This session will be led by Rabbi
Gary Charlestein. All are welcome.
12:30-1:30 p.m. 1710 Romano Dr.,
Norristown. Bereavement Group.
For the post-bereaved, held at
Northeast NORC, from 1-2:30 p.m.
No charge. Email rivkapowers@gmail.
com or call 215-320-0351 to register.
8546B Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia.
Sisterhood Movie Afternoon.
The Sisterhood of Congregations of
Shaare Shamayim is hosting a movie
afternoon at 1 p.m. The featured film is
the 1984 winner of the Golden Globe
Award for Best Motion Picture Musical,
Yentl, starring Barbra Streisand.
Cost is $5 per person. Refreshments
served. Call 215-677-1600.
9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20 My Million Dollar Mom.
Cooking with Lenore.
For a down-to-earth experience
cooking with Lenore in the kitchen of
KleinLife, we start 11:30 a.m., with
lunch followed by cooking at 1:45 p.m.
Lunch is a $1 donation. Call 215-320-
0351 to register or to request a ride
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available to help you. The Chelsea at
Jenkintown and Brightstar Care invite
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at 215-572-8300 as space is limited.
440 Old York Road, Jenkintown.
Adult Education.
“Honor Your Father and Your Mother:
Caring for Sick or Elderly Parents.”
6:30-8 p.m., Har Zion Temple. Call
610-667-5000 for information. 1500
Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley.
Mahjong. Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will
host a drop-in mahjong game at 7
p.m. Bring your cards. Mahjong sets
and cards will be for sale. Call 215-
886-8000 for information. 971 Old
York Road, Abington.
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 fourth 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
receiving a $100 discount. Payment
PAFA Visits Hazak.
The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine
Arts visits Hazak. We will welcome
Abby King from PAFA at 1 p.m. at
Temple Beth Sholom. King will guide
us through the museum’s current
exhibition, “Make Me a Summary of
the World,” which highlights artist Rina
Banerjee. Hazak’s program is open to
all. Refreshments will be served. Free to
Hazak members, $10 to nonmembers.
1901 Kresson Road, Cherry Hill, N.J.
Shul Stitchers.
Knitters and crocheters, beginners
and advanced, you are needed. We
create a variety of items for those in
need. Hats, blankets and more. For
more information, contact the Har
Zion Temple office, 610-667-5000.
1500 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley. l
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Conducted by Hazzan David Tilman,
enjoy Sing Hallelujah: Jewish Music
in America, featuring Cantor Alberto
Mizrahi and more than 100 singers
from across the Delaware Valley at
Verizon Hall in the Kimmel Center
For more information contact Kim
Decker at 717-309-3770 or KDecker@
jewishphilly.org. $20-40. 300 S.
Broad St., Philadelphia.
THURSDAY FEB. 21
Mommy and Me.
Sherrie Turetsky, director of the
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