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techniques. $45. Call 215-886-8000.

971 Old York Road, Abington.

Call 215-886-8000.

Online Education.

Join Rabbi Aaron Gaber of
Congregation Brothers of Israel at
7:45 p.m. for this online discussion
of “How to Bring Shabbat Into Your
Life.” On your computer, the dress is
zoom.us/j/7686776767; by phone,
dial 1-646-558-8656. Meeting ID is
768 677 6767.

THURSDAY, MARCH 7
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. Biblical Commentaries.

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

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.

Jewish Theater History.

Learn the history behind Jewish
theater-making and what makes
a play Jewish at 11:15 a.m. Explore
topics ranging from the Purimspiel to
the turn of the last century’s Yiddish
theater to today’s contemporary
Jewish theater. Shir Ami.

101 Richboro Road, Newtown.

MLK Lecture.

Former NAACP President and CEO Ben
Jealous and former federal appeals
judge Timothy K. Lewis discuss the
legacy and leadership of Martin Luther
King Jr. at noon at AJC Philadelphia/
South Jersey’s Daniel Veloric Lecture
Series. $15. Space is limited and pre-
registration is required. Contact Hilary
Levine at levineh@ajc.org or 215-665-
2300. The Pyramid Club, 1735 Market
St., 52nd Floor, 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.

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.

Bereavement Support.

Bereavement support for adults at
6:30 p.m. at the Keystone House.

Free. Contact Christine Pugh at
cpugh@keystonecare.com or 215-528-
4300. 8765 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor.

Leonard Bernstein Program.

Discover the breadth of Leonard
Bernstein’s Jewish motifs through
musical recordings, photographs,
PowerPoint presentation and handouts
during a lecture by Hazzan David
Tilman. Class participants are invited
to sing Maestro Bernstein’s setting of
“Yigdal.” This free program is open to
the community and is offered as part
of the adult education program of
Melrose B’Nai Israel Emanu-El.

8839 Old York Road, Elkins Park. l
Fol low The
BAKER Joseph "Bud" Baker, age 88, died on Febru-
ary 16, 2019. He was the owner of his own
dry cleaning company who resided in Rydal,
Pennsylvania. Beloved husband of the late
Rita (nee Abrams); loving father of Paula
(Mark) Shavell, Matt (Linda) Baker; adored
grandfather of Danielle & Holly Shavell and
Allison & Jonathan Baker; and brother of
Steven and Charles Clamper, Joyce Cohen
(and the late Saul), and Ellen (Richard)
Rosen. Contributions in his memory may be
made to the Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Gir-
ard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 or to a
charity of the donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS COHEN
Jack Cohen, February 16, 2019 of Warmin-
ster, Pa and Boynton Beach, FL. Cherished
husband of the late Evelyn (nee Berkowitz).

Beloved father of Robin (Randy) Ayoob,
Louis (Barbara) Cohen, Susan Waller and
Amy Poppel. Grandfather of Michael
(Marcie), Rachael, Jonathan, Bobby, Lauren
and Andrew. Great-grandfather of Emily and
Jackson. The family requests that contribu-
tions in his memory be made to Abington
Hospice @ giving.jefferson.edu (or) by check
to Abington Health Foundation - 1200 Old
York Road Abington, PA 19001 - Attention:
Hospice Program
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
DEUTSCH BERNSTEIN
Ruth Deutsch (nee Feldman), February 15,
2019. Wife of the late Alfred Deutsch. Moth-
er of Lauren Deutsch, Robin Herman and Na-
omi (Daniel Berkowitz). Grandmother of Dav-
id (Beth) Herman, Rachel Herman, Aviva
Berkowitz & Noah Berkowitz. Great-grand-
mother of Arielle. Graveside services will be
held Sunday, February 17, 2018 at Haym Sa-
lomon Memorial Park, Frazer, PA. Donations
in Ruth’s Memory may be made to Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia Children’s Fund.

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BRACHMAN Adele Dortch (nee Paul) on Feb. 18, 2019.

Wife of the late Benjamin. Mother of Helene
(Marshall) Sterling. Grand-mother of Scott
(Melissa) Sterling, Dr. Lisa (Eric) Share and
Kevin (Kristin) Sterling. Great grandmother of
Ben, Rachel, Mollie, Ethan and Jonathan.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
Old York Road Temple Beth Am, 971 Old
York Rd., Abington, PA 19001 or a charity of
the donor's choice .

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS Stanley Bernstein, on February 21, 2019. An
American hero, a member of the greatest
generation who served in the 29th Division,
landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day. Hus-
band of the late Charlotte Bernstein. Father of
Joel Bernstein, Deborah Bernstein (Arne Ab-
ramowitz), Stephen (Gayle) Bernstein, David
Bernstein and Sarah Lesser Avins. Grandfath-
er of 12. Great grandfather to 1. In lieu of
flowers, contributions in his memory may be
made to Hebrew Home at Riverdale, 5901
Palisade Ave., Bronx, NY 10471. Beloved by
all. Forever in our hearts.

Ruth Brachman (née Linsky), February 13,
2019, of Haverford, PA; beloved wife of the
late Raymond J. Brachman; loving mother of
Ronald (Gwen) Brachman, PhD, Michael
(Denise) Brachman, PhD and Bruce Brach-
man; cherished grandmother of Rebecca Bra-
chman, PhD, Lauren (Eduardo Contijoch)
Brachman, JD, Aaron (Caroline) Brachman,
Paula Brachman and great grandmother of
Isaac and Daphne; devoted sister of Evelyn
(the late William) Dubin. Contributions in her
name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Asso-
c i a t i o n ( w w w . a l z . o r g ) o r M e n t o r N et
(www.mentornet.org) JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
DORTCH FEINBERG
Samuel Feinberg, on February 13, 2019. Hus-
band of Helene (nee Rosenberg). Father of
Frank Feinberg (Sherri) and Andrew Feinberg
(Kathy McDowell). Grandfather of Ariel,
Zachary, Jacob, and Elise. Contributions in
his memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS CHESTER
And Never Miss A Stor y!
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facebook.com/jewishexponent Estelle Abrams (nee Drohlich), February 19,
2019; of Chester County, PA; beloved wife of
the late Sydney; loving mother of Kenneth
Abrams (Carren) and the late Bruce Abrams;
cherished grandmother of Samantha J. and
David E. Abrams. Contributions in her
memory may be made to a charity of the
Donor’s choice.

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twitter.com/jewishexponent Alvin M. Chester, died May 10, 2018 after a
long illness. International, award winning
playwright, film writer, film director and pro-
ducer. He was the winner of 7 Cine Awards,
council of non-theatrical events, plus other
national and international awards. Mr.

Chester graduated from Central High School
in Philadelphia, PA, Class of 196; Penn State
University, June 1952. While attending Penn
State he was a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi
Fraternity. He was President and CEO of
Chester/Roth Communications. He is suc-
ceeded by his loving wife Rosanne, his son
Jeffrey A. Chester, daughter Pamela Chester
and grandson Jonathan E. Chester.

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GLANTZ Renee June Glantz (nee Switt), Feb. 21, 2019.

Loving wife of the late Max Glantz, daughter
of the late Aaron and Dora Switt. Passed
away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Renee is survived by her beloved family; sis-
ter Myra Kanze, children Andee (Alan) Green-
baum, Bonnie (Howard) Fatell, Ellen (Shelly
Gehr) Glantz and Ken (Natalie) Glantz, grand-
children Marni (Jonathan) Deckter, Dana
(Jordan) Schachter, Daniel (Andie) Fatell,
Sara (Kelsey Ryland) Fatell, Alex (Katie)
Glantz, Heather (Mike Plunkett) Glantz, great
grandchildren Sati and Dakota Schachter and
Izzy and Sammy Deckter. Contributions in
her memory may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice.

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