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followed by a 7 p.m. Megillah reading,
with teen readers, Shir Joy singing,
and then “The Megillah According to
John Hughes – Esther’s ‘80’s Prom,”
this year’s Purim shpiel. For more
information, call 215-887-8700.

Reform Congregation Keneseth
Israel. 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park.

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.

Adult Megillah Reading.

Purim celebration with tales from the
Megillat Esther. Sample an assortment
of ales, craft beers and other spirits.

Bring a box of pasta to use as your
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
Purim Event.

The king’s all shook up in Shushan.

Put your blue suede shoes on and
come get “All Shook Up” with the
Kings of Rock & Roll: Jake Kriger,
Rabbi Adam Zeff and the GJC Choir,
along with the ginchiest G’vanim
groovers and a host of all your
friends for a wild Purim like no other.

grogger and to be donated to the
local food pantry. 7 p.m. For more
information, call 215-886-8000. Old
York Road Temple-Beth Am. 971 Old
York Road, Abington.

Mahjong Strategy Class.

The Sisterhood of Old York Road Temple
– Beth Am will offer a three-week
strategy and defensive playing mahjong
class at 7 p.m. Come learn strategies
and defensive playing techniques. $45.

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7 p.m. Germantown Jewish Centre.

400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia.

356-5165. Open to all ages. 7 p.m.

55 N. Church Lane, Broomall.

Purim Spiel.

Come hear a retelling of the Purim
story with songs to the tunes from
The Greatest Showman at Temple
Sholom in Broomall. Contact the
temple office with questions at 610-
Purim Event.

Invite your friends and family to
our open house Purim Megillah and
party. We’ll have a live reading of the
Megillah as interpreted and chanted
by Rabbi Robert Alpert. Noisemakers
Jewish Theater History.

Learn the history behind Jewish
theater-making and what makes a
THURSDAY, MARCH 21 play Jewish at 11:15 a.m. Explore topics
ranging from the Purimspiel to the turn
Current Events.

of the last century’s Yiddish theater to
Current events group with Bob Rubin at today’s contemporary Jewish theater.

8:30 a.m. Beth Sholom Congregation. Shir Ami. 101 Richboro Road, Newtown.

8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park.

Adult Education.

Mommy and Me.

Adult Education: All the President’s
Sherrie Turetsky, director of the School Men (1976) film, presented by Evonne
of Early Learning at Old York Road
and Isaak Kruger. The Washington Post
Temple-Beth Am, will lead a weekly
reporters Bob Woodward and Carl
one-hour “Mommy & Me” class at
Bernstein uncover the details of the
9:30 a.m. 971 Old York Road, Abington. Watergate scandal that leads to President
Richard Nixon’s resignation. $10 per class.

Biblical Commentaries.

For more information, call 215-887-8700.

Study the commentaries found in
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel.

the Hertz Chumash, the Etz Hayim
8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park.

Chumash and the commentaries of
Book Group.

modern biblical scholars to deepen
Come to the book discussion group
our understanding of the first book
of the Bible. Har Zion Temple,
at noon with Rita and MaryAnn, a
1500 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley.

joint venture program by Northeast
NORC and the Congregations of
Bible Study.

Shaare Shamayim. The book selected
A member of Main Line Reform
is Ghost of Hannah Mendes by
Temple’s clergy leads a discussion of
Naomi Ragen, an American-Israeli
the Tanakh, or Jewish bible, at 11 a.m. modern Orthodox Jewish author
This is an ongoing process, beginning and playwright. $2 donation. Light
with Genesis and proceeding over
refreshments. Call 215-677-1600 for
the course of the year. 10 a.m.

details. Transportation is available
410 Montgomery Ave.,
through Northeast NORC at 215-320-
Wynnewood. 0351. 9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia.

Call 215-886-8000. 971 Old York Road,
Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

JEWISH EXPONENT
and a skit by our talented Purim
Players and special guest appearance
by Rabbi Charles Sherman strutting
in costume with the Fralinger String
Band. For details, call the office at
215-635-1505 or email office@mbiee.

org. 7 p.m. at Melrose B’Nai Israel
Emanu-El. 8839 Old York Road,
Elkins Park.

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.

Old Comrades Band.

Marches. Show tunes. Overtures.

Join Hilltoppers of Temple Sholom
in Broomall as we welcome the band
Old Comrades. About 30 years ago,
alumni of Abington High School, who
formerly played in the high school band,
decided to get together again to play
music. More alumni heard about the
gathering and wanted to join. Now,
there are more than 36 members in
the band. 1:30 p.m. Free for Hilltoppers
members. Suggested $5 for guests.

Light refreshments will be served.

Contact the temple office with questions
at 610-356-5165. 55 N. Church Lane,
Broomall. 1960s Purim.

Experience the spirit of the 1960s at 5
p.m. at B’nai Abraham Chabad. Dress
in your groovy ’60s outfit or costume
of your choice. Full buffet dinner of
’60s-style food. Live music. Open bar.

Magic show for kids. Admission: Adult
$30, child (2-12) $12. Family max:
$75. 527 Lombard St., Philadelphia. l
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Jewish Speed Dating.

Join us for a night of great conversations
with Jewish singles in their 20s and 30s
at the Infusion Lounge. Check in is at
6:45 p.m. After the speed dating event,
join us for a singles mixer to socialize
more without being timed. Within 24
hours after the event, we’ll email you
your matches. Email or message us at
facebook.com/besinglenomore or at
besinglenomore@gmail.com if you have
questions. 16 S. Second St.,
2nd Floor, Philadelphia.