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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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followed by a question-and-answer
opportunity with peers who are
managing the same daily struggles.

Get information on resources
available to help you. The Chelsea at
Jenkintown and Brightstar Care invite
you to RSVP to Debra Metz at
dmetz@cslal.com or call The Chelsea
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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00082699 ‘Sing Hallelujah.’
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
JEWISH EXPONENT
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
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