C ommunity
COMMUNITYCALENDAR SUNDAY, MAY 23
400 Miles
Join Temple Sinai at 10:30 a.m. for a
look at the journey from Ethiopia to
Israel featuring author and filmmaker
Avishai Mekonen. The film will screen
virtually following his talk about the
film. Contact mainoffice@tsinai.com
for more information.

Dance Open House
Koresh Dance Co. invites families to
the Children School open house from
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Located in Center
City, the studio offers classes for
children and adults in all levels and
in a variety of styles. Pre-register at
koreshdance.org/open-house. Plagues
Historically, plagues have unleashed
social unrest, wars, famines and
violent antisemitism. Join Beth El of
Yardley on Zoom at 1 p.m. to learn
the lessons of history from our virtual
scholar in residence, Tzafrir Barzilay,
a Kreitman Postdoctoral Research
Fellow at Ben Gurion University.

Email adulted@bethelyardley.org for
more information.

Six13 in Concert
Beth Sholom Congregation in Elkins
Park will honor all essential workers
with a virtual concert starring the
award-winning a cappella vocal
band Six13 at 5 p.m. Cost $36. Visit
bethsholomcongregation.org. for
details. Spring Music Festival
The Reform Congregation Keneseth
Israel Community Music Arts Concert
Series begins its 22nd season with
a virtual series of concerts. First
concert is at 7:30 p.m. Price is $36
for first concert, $18 for the second
concert on June 6 or $50 for both
events. Order tickets online at
KenesethIsrael.org/MusicArts or mail a check to KI, 8339 Old York
Road, Elkins Park, Pa. 19027.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26
Resilience in Youth
Join Jewish Family and Children’s
Service at 9 a.m. for a virtual
workshop to learn how you can
address the effects of childhood
trauma through strength-based
trauma – sensitive care when
working with children and teens.

Learn practical strategies toward
developing youth to have a positive
sense of self through sage and
sustained relationships. Register at
jfcsphilly.org/kanelecture. Spring into Summer
Join JAFCO FamilyMatters at
10 a.m. for raffles, a virtual silent
auction, shopping, a guest speaker,
an update highlighting life-saving
services in Greater Philadelphia and
southern New Jersey and more. Call
610-525-1040 for more information.

N E W S MAKE R S
At Moving Traditions’ online benefit on May 4, 250
households celebrated Philadelphia businesswoman and
communal leader Renée Sackey, raising money in the
process to embolden youth to “Connect, Challenge
and Change.” Prior to the event, Moving Traditions
CEO Deborah Meyer presented Sackey with an original
papercut award in appreciation of her national board
service and longtime advocacy for Jewish women and
girls. From left: Deborah Meyer and Renée Sackey
Courtesy of Moving Traditions
Amichai Danilewitz, a seventh grader at Caskey Torah Academy, donated toys to the local Chai
House for his bar mitzvah project. The Chai House provides accommodations and support for
children who undergoing treatment at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for cancer and other
serious illnesses. Amichai and his family were presented with a certificate of appreciation for his
generosity. Back row, from left: Ingrid
Danilewitz, Tami Danilewitz, Amichai
Danilewitz, Justin Danilewitz and
Mervyn Danilewitz. Front row, from
left: Erez and Lielle Danilewitz.

Courtesy of Chai Lifeline
THURSDAY, MAY 27
X Troop
In 1942, Winston Churchill and his
chief of staff formed an unusual
plan: a new commando unit made
up of Jewish refugees who escaped
to Britain. The Center for Jewish
History will host author Leah Garret
at 4 p.m. for a virtual talk about
her new book “X Troop: The Secret
Jewish Commandos of World War II.”
Call 212-294-8301 for details. l
Republic Bank committed to continue its support of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May
Counties by pledging $3,000 annually as a “builder” donor to the agency. The funds will benefit
programs that provide counseling, supportive housing and vocational assistance to JFS clients.

Leslie DiLuigi, center, senior
vice president and retail
market manager at Republic
Bank, presents a $3,000 check
to Andrea Steinberg, left, CEO
at JFS, and Paola Ortiz-Morillo,
right, Access Center case
manager at JFS.

Courtesy of Jewish Family Service of
Atlantic & Cape May Counties
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