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MARCH 17–23
FRIDAY, M A R C H 17
HAMANTASCHEN FOR HUMANITY
Our hearts are heavy for people around the world
who have had their lives uprooted by humanitarian,
climate and community crises. During March, Night
Kitchen Bakery will bake its hamantaschen (chocolate,
cherry, poppy seed and prune). Ten percent of sales
will be donated to World Central Kitchen. 7723-25
Germantown Ave., Philadelphia.
F R I DAY, MARCH 17
JRA FOOD PACKING
Volunteers will assist with Jewish Relief Agency’s pre-
distribution preparation from 10 a.m.-noon. During
that time, 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. SATU R DAY, M AR C H 18
MEDITERRANEAN ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Join the Mediterranean Ensemble at Drexel University
at 7:30 p.m., directed by Bruce Kaminsky, for its
winter concert, a musical tribute honoring Cantor
Jack Kessler. The performance will feature Samuel
Heifetz on piano, Roger Mgrdichian on oud and Stan
Slotter on trumpet/flute. Admission is free. For more
information, contact performingartsga@drexel.edu
or 215-895-2787. 3141 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.
S UNDAY, M A R C H 19
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
The Congregations of Shaare Shamayim are holding a
blood drive run by the American Red Cross from 8:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In addition to donating blood, you
can volunteer to check people in and assist where
needed. Light refreshments will be served.
To reserve your time slot or for more details, call
the CSS office at 215-677-1600. 9768 Verree Road,
Philadelphia. JRA FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Join Jewish Relief Agency from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for junior
and all ages food packing, as well as food delivery to
allow recipients to receive assistance directly to their
door. Additional delivery opportunities are available
on Monday through Wednesday. For more
information about JRA’s volunteer schedule,
visit jewishrelief.org/calendar.
10980 Dutton Road, Philadelphia.
HADASSAH EDUCATION DAY
Hadassah Greater Philadelphia presents Stacey
Maslow, vice chair of Hadassah Medical Organization,
and Ellen Hershkin, immediate past president of
National Hadassah, to discuss recent advancements
at Hadassah Hospital and speak about the crucial role
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SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE WEEKEND
Congregation Adath Jeshurun will welcome Judy Klitsner, senior lecturer on Bible study at the
Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, for sessions on Friday at 6:15 p.m. with dinner after
services, Saturday lunch and afternoon and Sunday morning brunch. To learn more and register, visit
adathjeshurun.info/adult-ed-judy-klitsner.html. 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park.
Hadassah has played in the development of Israel. 10
a.m. For more information, contact Alyssa Posoff at
aposoff@hadassah.org or 215-732-7100. 201 Ridge
Pike, Whitemarsh.
YIDDISH CULTURAL FESTIVAL
D. Zisl Slepovitch returns to Haverford College’s
Yiddish Cultural Festival for a musical afternoon to
present works from some of his current projects at 3
p.m. in the Stokes Hall Auditorium.
For more information, contact
610-896-2222 or 610-896-1199.
780 College Ave., Haverford.
ONE BOOK, ONE JEWISH COMMUNITY
Author and journalist Matti Friedman tells the little-
known story of Leonard Cohen’s concert tour to the
front lines of the Yom Kippur War at this Gratz College
lecture at 11 a.m. For more information, contact
Mindy Cohen at mcohen@gratz.edu or 215-635-
7300. 7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park.
HAOCHEN ZHANG CONCERT
World-renowned pianist Haochen Zhang, featured
soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra for the
upcoming 2023-2024 season, returns to Reform
Congregation Keneseth Israel at 4 p.m. For more
information or to buy tickets: 215-887-8700 or
kenesethisrael.org/musicarts. 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park.
‘GREETINGS FROM SPRINGDALE ROAD’
Enjoy a live performance from The BStreetBand, with
special guest Max Weinberg, at Congregation Kol Ami at
7:30 p.m., benefiting the Kol Ami Religious School and
Early Childhood Center Scholarship Funds. Concert attire
encouraged. Open to adults 21+. For more information,
contact info@kolaminj.org or 856-489-0029.
1101 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
TH U RSDAY, M A RC H 23
SHINE A LIGHT
Join Peggy Shapiro, national director of special projects
for StandWithUs, and Suhag Shukla, executive director
of the Hindu American Foundation, to “Shine a Light on
Antisemitism and Hinduism,” starting at 7 p.m.
For more information, contact Peggy Shapiro at
peggys@standwithus.com or 310-836-6140.
250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station. 1
Photo by Bernie Roseman
Courtesy of Rabbi Geri Newburge
around town
2 Courtesy of Stephanie Hampson
Courtesy of the Abrams Hebrew Academy
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Courtesy of Hilary Levine
Courtesy of the Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties
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6 1 The Jewish Residents’ Council at Ann’s Choice in Warminster invited conductor Karl Middleman to discuss the Israeli orchestra. 2 Main Line Reform Temple-
Beth Elohim held a reunion in Florida. 3 KleinLife in Northeast Philadelphia held a “Day at the Races” program for seniors. 4 Abrams Hebrew Academy
students dressed up as national monuments and American historical figures for the school’s wax museum. 5 The Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape
May Counties scored more than 300 cans of soup during its February “Soup’er Bowl” collection to help combat hunger in the community. 6 American Jewish
Committee Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey launched a three-part Civil Rights Tour of greater Philadelphia on Feb. 26.
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