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JUNE 3–JUNE 9
about a range of financial topics,
share tips and ideas and alleviate
your stress and anxiety around
money. Contact Laura Flowers at
267-256-2274 or lflowers@jfc-
sphilly.org for more information.
W E D N E SDAY, JU N E 8
BIBLICAL THEMES IN MUSIC
Join Golden Slipper on the Main
Line at 10 a.m. as we explore how
historical biblical leaders (and vil-
lains) have inspired composers’
music for the stage and the concert
hall in a virtual lecture. Contact
msimonhazani@goldenslipper.org or 610-359-8632 for more
information. THURSDAY, JUNE 9
JR A FO O D PAC KI NG
Jewish Relief Agency volunteers will assist with our predistribution preparation. From 10 a.m. to 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.
FRI DAY, J UN E 3
PARSHA FOR LIFE
Join Rabbi Alexander Coleman,
Jewish educator and psychothera-
pist at the Institute for Jewish Eth-
ics, at 9 a.m. for a weekly journey
through the Torah portion of the
week with eternal lessons on per-
sonal growth and spirituality. Go to
ijethics.org/weekly-torah-portion. html to receive the Zoom link and
password. SAT U R DAY, J UNE 4
SHAVUOT CELEBRATION
Congregation Mikveh Israel invites
you to join us for services for the
holiday of Shavuot, starting June 4
at 7:15 p.m. and concluding on June
6 at 7:15 p.m. There will be a special
reading of the Ten Commandments
and marvelous melodies of our
special service. Holiday meals are
served after each service; reser-
vations are required. Call the syn-
agogue office, 215-922-5446, to
register. 44 N. 4th St., Philadelphia.
TEXT STUDY
What is God? Why should I believe
in God? Join Rabbi Charles Sher-
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man and Rabbi Seth Frisch of
Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El for a
night of Torah study starting at 7:30
p.m. A delicious dairy reception will
precede services at 8 p.m. Contact
215-635-1505 or office@mbiee.org
for more information.
MONDAY, JU N E 6
MAHJONG GAME
Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El Sis-
terhood 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.
TUESDAY, JU N E 7
‘EAT - PRAY - LOVE’
Why do Jews eat a triangle-shaped
dough on Purim? What is the impor-
tance of dates in Islam? These
questions and more will be the
focus of this virtual course. Each
week in June, Golden Slipper on
the Main Line will explore a different
religious tradition and the food that
is accompanied by it. 11 a.m.
Contact msimonhazani@
goldenslipper.org or
610-359-8632 for more
information. VIRTUAL MISSION TO ISRAEL
Join Friends of Ofanim at 12 p.m. for
our virtual mission to Israel and be a
driving force in transforming STEM
education in Israel’s periphery.
Meet our children, parents, support-
ers and hear our guest speakers.
RSVP today: events.bizzabo.com/
Ofanim. This event is free and open
to everyone.
BINGO WITH BARRY
Join Barry at Tabas Kleinlife for an
afternoon of bingo from 12:30-3:30
p.m. on June 7, 8 and 9. Free park-
ing and free to play with snacks
available on June 8. For more
information, call 215-745-3127.
2101 Strahle St., Philadelphia.
WOMEN AND MONEY MEET-UP
Are you a woman looking to
improve your financial skills? Join
Jewish Family and Children’s Ser-
vice and a supportive group of
women the first Tuesday of every
month from 7:30-8:30 p.m. to learn
‘NEW HOLLYWOOD’ SERIES
In the late 1960s and early 1970s,
a new breed of young filmmakers
infiltrated Hollywood. This four-week
virtual course by Golden Slipper on
the Main Line looks at the revolution
that occurred in the movie business
during that period when a young
Steven Spielberg became the most
successful filmmaker in history.
11:15 a.m. Contact msimonhazani@
goldenslipper.org or 610-359-8632
for more information.
HOARDING SUPPORT
Join Jewish Family and Children’s
Service and like-minded individuals
from April 13-July 27 from 5:30-7:30
p.m. in a supportive community
where you will learn tools to address
compulsive acquiring and saving
while deepening your understanding
of clutter and how you got here. To
register or for more information on
sliding-scale options, contact Rivka
Goldman at 267-256-2250
or rgoldman@jfcsphilly.org.
TH U RSDAY, JU N E 9
BEND THE ARC MEETING
Join Bend the Arc for an evening
of focused movement-building in
South Jersey. Learn more about the
Moral Minyan, ideas for action and
start thinking about your role in the
movement. Our meetings are the
second Thursday of the month at
7:30 p.m.; register by the Tuesday
before: bendthearc.us/
southjersey_signup. JE
Courtesy of the Abrams Hebrew Academy
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5 3
6 Courtesy of the Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties
1 Courtesy of Temple Sinai
Courtesy of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Courtesy of Chai Lifeline
Photo by Jordan Cassway Photography
Out & About
around town
1 The Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy’s boys and girls lacrosse teams both won their Penn Jersey Athletic Association championships this
year. 2 Close to 200 physicians, medical referral professionals, rabbis and nonprofit leaders gathered at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
on May 24 for “An Insiders’ Look at CHOP,” an event in collaboration with Chai Lifeline. 3 Old York Road Temple-Beth Am in Abington packed
10,000 meals for the Rise Against Hunger effort on May 22. 4 Angels on a Leash therapy dogs visited the Abrams Hebrew Academy on May
24 for an end-of-the-school-year dog show. 5 The Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties received a $45,000 grant from
Horizon to help eliminate barriers to preventive health care for local residents. 6 Temple Sinai in Dresher celebrated Rabbi Adam Wohlberg for
his 20 years of service to the congregation.
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