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FRIDAY, MARCH 1
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.

THURSDAY, FEB. 28
Stress Reduction.

This program will run through March 14 and is organized
by Beth Sholom Congregation. Cost for the course
is $500, with Beth Sholom members receiving a $100
discount. Payment arrangements are available. For
registration, visit jefferson.edu/mindfulness and select
“Public Programs” or email mbsr@jefferson.edu.

8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park.

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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. Current Events.

Current events group with Bob
Rubin at 8:30 a.m. Beth Sholom
Congregation. 8231 Old York Road,
Elkins Park.

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
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.

Lunch and Learn.

NORC members (public welcome, too)
assemble for a lunch and learn ($1)
at the Northeast Older Adult Center,
followed by an interesting program.

Call 215-320-0351 to inquire about
the topic of the program or to request
a ride for NORC members. 8101
Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia.

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.

Shabbat Across America.

Come celebrate Shabbat Across
America at Congregrations of Shaare
Shamayim. At 6 p.m., join hundreds
of synagogues across the continent
and take part in a historic national
Jewish event to celebrate what unifies
all Jewish people: Shabbat. We be
serving a traditional Shabbat dinner,
followed by services and concluding
with an Oneg Shabbat. Come enjoy
the Shabbat experience with family
and friends. The cost is $15 per
person. Call 215-677-1600. 9768
Verree Road, Philadelphia.

Family Shabbat.

Join Congregation Beth Or for a
family-oriented Shabbat Worship
service at 6:30 p.m. The service is
followed by a dessert oneg (Oreo-
neg) for the kids. 239 Welsh Road,
Maple Glen.

Shabbat Across America.

Celebrate Shabbat Across America
with Temple Beth Ami at 6:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a
tops all offers for your
diamonds & jewelry.

We can pay more because
we know the true value.

Immediate cash for one
piece or an entire
collection. 201 Old York Road • Jenkintown, PA
(215) 885-7070
Open Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.

11am - 4:00pm
Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
light kosher deli dinner and Shabbat
services. No money will be accepted
the night of the event. RSVP with
payment prior to the event by
sending it to Temple Beth Ami at
9201 Old Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia,
Pa., 19115, or dropping it off during
office hours Monday-Thursday 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. For questions, visit
the office, call 215-673-2511 or email
templebethami2@gmail.com. Kindergarten Shabbat.

Join Congregation Brothers of
Israel’s kindergartners for their own
special Shabbat at 7 p.m. They’ll sing
songs and prayers and each child
has a chance at their own part of the
service and an opportunity to shine.

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