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FRI DAY, M A R C H 18
JEWISH SIGNS EXHIBIT
The Signs of Our Jewish Times exhibit at the
Temple Judea Museum at Reform Congregation
Keneseth Israel will be on display until March 31.

What constitutes a “sign”? Admittedly, our defini-
tion is quite broadly interpreted. See for yourself.

8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. For more infor-
mation: TJMuseum@kenesethisrael.org; 215-901-
2656; 215-887-8700, ext. 416.

CALENDAR P U RI M PARAD E • S U NDAY, MAR CH 20
PARSHA FOR LIFE
Join Rabbi Alexander Coleman, Jewish educator
and psychotherapist at the Institute for Jewish
Ethics, at 9 a.m. for a weekly journey through the
Torah portion of the week with eternal lessons
on personal growth and spirituality. Go to ijeth-
ics.org/weekly-torah-portion.html to receive the
Zoom link and password.

VIRTUAL CLASSES
Golden Slipper Gems is a great place to connect
with friends and meet new people. Our diverse
speakers will stimulate your passion for learning
and you’ll keep returning to sample all that we
have to offer. Click on our website and learn
more about our most recent classes: goldenslip-
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MAHJONG GAME
Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El Sisterhood
invites the community to join our weekly mah-
jong 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.

TU E S DAY, M AR C H 22
Join Northeast Jewish Life for a Purim car and walking parade. Decorate your car and dress up
in costume. Start at Temple Beth Ami and end at Politz Hebrew Academy. There will also be a
contactless opportunity to give to the Mitzvah Food Program. Visit jewishphilly.org/purimparade
to register in advance. For information, email Carrie at northeast@kehillah.jewishphilly.org.

BINGO WITH BARRY
Join Barry at Tabas Kleinlife for an afternoon of
bingo from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on March 22, 23 and
24. Free parking and free to play with snacks
available on March 23. For more information, call
215-745-3127. 2101 Strahle St., Philadelphia.

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SISTERHOOD BINGO
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare
Shamayim is hosting a virtual bingo at 7:30
p.m. The cost is $36 per person and includes
two cards for eight games of bingo. We are also
holding a $5 50/50 each week. For further infor-
mation, call the CSS office at 215-677-1600 and
ask for Gerry or Nancy.

FINANCE WORKSHOP
Money is the No. 1 source of stress for the major-
ity of Americans across all demographics and
earning levels. In this virtual Jewish Family and
Children’s Service workshop, financial expert
Simi Mandelbaum will help you successfully
reduce that stress. For more information,
contact Laura Flowers at 267-256-2274 or
lflowers@jfcsphilly.org. T HU RSDAY, MARCH 2 4
BEREAVEMENT GROUP
Jewish Family and Children’s Service is
offering this eight-session online support group
for individuals who have suffered the loss of a
loved one. Sessions will be held from 10:30 a.m.-
noon until April 21 on Zoom, and the cost is
$144 total. Contact Rivka Goldman at 267-256-
2250 or rgoldman@jfcsphilly.org for more
information. JEVS WORKSHOP
At this virtual JEVS workshop at 11 a.m., we will
help you gain confidence and prepare to answer
the most difficult interview questions that don’t
have a one size fits all response. jevshumanser-
vices.org/event/answering-tough-interview- questions-3/.

HOARDING SUPPORT
Jewish Family and Children’s Service is offering
an online support group to help individuals find
community and connection with those whose
partner, parent or loved one is also struggling
with a hoarding disorder. Sessions will be held
from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom. To register or for more
information, contact Rivka Goldman at 267-256-
2250 or rgoldman@jfcsphilly.org. JE
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