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N OV E M B E R 17–N OV E M B E R 23
Have you heard about the Old
York Road Temple-Beth Am 15th
annual “Second Time Around”
vintage and more sale? From
the joy of the hunt to the lure
of the bargain, you’ll find it all
right here from 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

and 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 20.

For more information, contact
Gail Arnopol at 215-663-0299
or Evelyn Fair at 215-680-1315.

971 Old York Road, Abington.

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GALLERY OPENING
The Penn Museum will reveal its new Eastern Mediterranean
Gallery: Crossroads of Cultures, exploring the world’s first
alphabet to the origins of Judaism, Islam and Christianity, with
a public opening weekend celebration, Nov. 19-20 from
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 3260 South St., Philadelphia.

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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 with eternal lessons on
personal growth and spirituality.

Go to ijethics.org/weekly-torah-
portion.html to receive the Zoom
link and password.

ACOUSTIC MUSICAL SHABBAT
Join Beth Sholom Congregation’s
Rabbi David Glanzberg-Krainin,
Cantor Jacob Agar and the band
at 6 p.m. for a musical Kabbalat
Shabbat service featuring
acoustic music. The community
is welcome to attend. Call
215-887-1342 for information.

8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park.

SISTERHOOD SHABBAT
Congregations of Shaare
Shamayim’s Sisterhood Shabbat
is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. sharp.

The Sisterhood will conduct the
service assisted by Rabbi Sandy
Berliner and Cantor Bernard
Walters. An oneg will follow
services. Please contact
215-677-1600 for further
information. 9768 Verree Road,
Philadelphia. JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
The Philadelphia Jewish
Film Festival, presented by
Philadelphia Jewish Film and
Media, presents the best in
Jewish international cinema,
running until Nov. 19 and
including seven international
feature films, one shorts program,
an in-depth discussion of
Hollywood’s Jewish New Wave
of the ’60s and ’70s, and an
exclusive brunch screening of
“Funny Girl.” More information
and tickets available at
phillyjfm.org. S A T U R D A Y, N O V. 19
VINTAGE SALE
A CAPPELLA CONCERT
Pizmon, an a cappella singing
group of students from the
Jewish Theological Seminary,
Columbia and Barnard, will
perform at Congregation Beth
El-Ner Tamid in Broomall at
7 p.m. Reservations are required.

Adults $18; Children $5.

Contact the CBENT office at
610-356-8700 or email
office@cbent.org for more
information. NEFESH MOUNTAIN CONCERT
Enjoy a musical evening with
Nefesh Mountain, where
bluegrass meets Jewish heritage
and tradition, at 8 p.m. at Zlock
Performing Arts Center, Bucks
County Community College in
Newtown. For questions, contact
buckscounty@jewishphilly.org. 275 Swamp Road, Newtown.

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CHANUKAH BAZAAR
Come to Tiferet Bet Israel for
a fun day featuring dozens
of local artisans and vendors
for all your holiday shopping
needs. Sellers will offer unique
clothing, Judaica, jewelry,
home goods, children’s items,
handmade gifts and accessories
from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact
tbihanukkahbazaar@gmail. com or 484-744-1995 for more
information. 1920 Skippack Pike,
Blue Bell.

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MAHJONG GAME
Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El
Sisterhood 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.

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BINGO WITH BARRY
Join Barry at Tabas KleinLife
for an afternoon of bingo at
12:45 p.m. on Nov. 22 and 23.

Free parking and free to play,
with snacks available on Nov.

23. For more information, call
215-745-3127. 2101 Strahle St.,
Philadelphia. W E D N E S D A Y, N O V. 2 3
INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM
Introduction to Judaism at
Congregation Kol Ami is a
multisession course for anyone
who wants to gain a deeper
understanding of Jewish life,
continuing from Nov. 2. No
charge for congregants. $180
per device for non-congregants.

For more information, contact
Ruth Scott, director of community
engagement: ruth@kolaminj.org.

1101 Springdale Road,
Cherry Hill, NJ.

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CANASTA GAME
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County
Sisterhood invites the community
to a weekly canasta game from
1-3 p.m. Open play is $4.

Call 215-968-6755 for more
information. 944 Second Street
Pike, Richboro.

YIDDISH SHMOOZE GROUP
If you’ve got the chutzpah, join
Congregation Kol Ami for casual
conversations and programs
in Yiddish. Yiddish Shmooze
Group will meet on Zoom from
10:30-11:45 a.m. on the second
and fourth Thursdays of the
month, through June. For more
information, contact
856-489-0029. JE
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