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JUNE 2–8
DAVID AND ME
David Harris and Alvin Gilens met in
Israel in 1965 and bonded instantly
over their mutual love for Israel and
for photography. The photographs
displayed in this Temple Judea Museum
exhibition through June 30 attest to
their friendship and their talent for
capturing the land and its people.

For more information, contact
tjmuseum@kenesethisrael.org or
215-887-8700. 8339 Old York Road,
Elkins Park.

PARSHA FOR LIFE
Join Rabbi Alexander Coleman, a
Jewish educator and psychotherapist at
the Institute for Jewish Ethics, at 9 a.m.

for a journey through the Torah portion
of the week with eternal lessons on
personal growth and spirituality.

Go to ijethics.org/weekly-torah-
portion.html to receive the Zoom
link and password.

MUSICAL KABBALAT SHABBAT
Join Beth Sholom Congregation’s
Rabbi David Glanzberg-Krainin, Cantor
Jacob Agar and the band at 6 p.m.

for a musical Kabbalat Shabbat. The
community is welcome to attend.

Call 215-887-1342 for information.

8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park.

KOL ZIMRAH
“Kol Zimrah” means “the sound of
singing.” This musical service, offered
online at 6 p.m., is led by Germantown
SUNDAY, JU N E 4
KEEPING COOL WITH KOL AMI
Start the day with Kol Ami Cantor
Schnitzer and a refreshing iced coffee
or tea at Jersey Java in Haddonfield.

Pay your own way. Questions? Contact
Congregation Kol Ami at info@
kolaminj.org or call 856-489-0029.

140 N. Haddon Ave., Haddonfield,
New Jersey.

‘BUILDING A NEW HOME’
When a child in a family makes a
gender shift, the entire family shifts
with them. “Building a New Home in
Our Minds,” beginning at 5 p.m., offers
caregivers an opportunity to gather
information and ask questions in a safe
and affirming environment. For more
information, contact chestercounty@
jewishphilly.org or 484-582-0210.

45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood.

MONDAY, JU N E 5
MAHJONG GAME
Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-EL
Sisterhood invites the community to
join our weekly mahjong game at 7
p.m. Cost is $36 per year or free with
MBIEE Sisterhood membership. For
more information, call 215-635-1505
or email office@mbiee.org.

8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park.

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SUNDAY, JU N E 4
Jewish Centre Rabbi Adam Zeff and
Executive Director Nina Peskin and
features original melodies and kavanot
(short spiritual reflections).

venue.streamspot.com/a79c0def. COOK, EAT AND LEARN
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim invite you to join us for an afternoon
of cooking, eating and learning about the healthy Mediterranean diet. At 2
p.m., we will welcome guest chef Aliza Green and registered dietician and
founder of Key Nutrition Olena Zinshtein. For more information, contact
Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. 9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia.

BOOK CLUB
The Book Club of Congregations of
Shaare Shamayim will host its June
Zoom session at 7 p.m. The book this
month is your favorite that you have
read and enjoyed. Be prepared to
speak for five minutes on characters,
setting, theme, etc. For more
information or to register, contact
Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600.

9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia.

T U E SDAY, JU N E 6
SISTERHOOD DONOR AFFAIR
The Sisterhood of Congregations
of Shaare Shamayim will host its
annual donor affair at 6 p.m. Call the
synagogue office at 215-677-1600 for
more information. 9768 Verree Road,
Philadelphia. TH U RSDAY, JU N E 8
JRA FOOD PACKING
Volunteers will assist with Jewish Relief
Agency’s pre-distribution preparation
from 10 a.m.-noon. Volunteers will
tape boxes, pack toiletries and
assemble family-friendly food bags.

For more information about JRA’s
volunteer schedule, visit jewishrelief.

org/calendar. 10980 Dutton Road,
Philadelphia. CANASTA GAME
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County
Sisterhood invites the community to
a weekly canasta game from 1-3 p.m.

Open play is $4. Call 215-968-6755 for
more information. 944 Second Street
Pike, Richboro. ■
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around town
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3 Courtesy of the Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties
Courtesy of Genna Miller
Courtesy of Lester Shapiro
1 1 Main Line Reform Temple-Beth Elohim’s choir and Cantor Faryn Rudnick performed in the Sing Hallelujah concert for Israel’s 75th anniversary at the Kimmel
Center. 2 Federation Housing resident Sima Boguslavskay celebrated her 100th birthday. 3 The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs held its Presidents
Appreciation Dinner on May 11 at the Brazilian BBQ Steakhouse in Northeast Philadelphia. 4 Liberty Region BBYO announced its newly elected teenage
leaders for 2023-’24. 5 KleinLife celebrated the anniversary of Victory Day in Europe from World War II. 6 Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May
Counties team members attended the recent three-day NJHSA PowerNet Conference in Dallas about mental health programs, vocational services and
other topics.

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