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This Shabbat, August 29
Parshat Ki Tavo
A Contribution to the Shabbat Fund was made by Linda & Leigh Baltuch in honor of the Shloshim of Mitchell Baltuch (z"l).
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Mazel Tov and welcome to
Zachary Arthur Sherman on July 21, 2026, son of Rachel & Matthew Sherman, grandson of Michele & Adam Sherman and Anne Wolfe and Andrew Wolfe, nephew of Corey and Mackenzie Sherman and Emily Wolfe, great grandson of Lois & Herbert(z"l) Squires, Zena & Donald Wolfe (z”l), and Maxine & Arthur (z"l) Sherman. He is the great nephew and cousin of the Weinerman, Fishkind, and Fayne families.
Zachary Arthur is named in loving memory for his great grandmother, Zena Wolfe, and great grandfather, Arthur Sherman.
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We are thrilled to share that Lena Guzman, daughter of Julia & Jacob Guzman, is an official IGFA world record holder! On June 22nd, the 10-year-old caught a sheepshead in Atlantic City, earning the F-Smallfry All-Tackle World Record.
Mazel tov, Lena!
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Shabbat and Weekly Services | | |
FRIDAY
6 PM
Evening Service with Rabbi Haaz and Cantor Herman
(Dogole Chapel)
7:20 PM
Candle Lighting
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SHABBAT
9:30 AM
Morning Service with Rabbi Haaz, Cantor Herman, and Rabbi Flax
(Dogole Chapel)
1 PM
Interactive Torah Study with Barbara Block
Click here to join via Zoom
(Meeting ID: 559 871 8497, Password: 18, Dial-in: 1-929-205-6099)
6:15 PM
Shabbat Talmud Class with Rabbi Charlestein
(Rudofker Library)
7:15 PM
Minha/Ma'ariv/Havdalah
(Dogole Chapel)
8:19 PM
Shabbat Ends
Click here for the yahrzeit list through next Shabbat (August 29-September 4, 2026)
Click here for this week's JTS Torah Commentary (Ki Tavo 5786)
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SUNDAY
9 AM
Morning Minyan
(In-person and Online)
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6 PM
Evening Minyan
(Online)
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REGULAR DAILY MINYAN
7:15 AM – Morning Minyan - Monday-Friday
(with the exception of holidays)
6 PM – Evening Minyan - Sunday-Friday
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Plan Your Holidays
Our complete schedule of High Holiday services and programs is now available online, including Selihot, Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur, and more.
View the High Holidays Schedule
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High Holiday Tickets
Be on the lookout for your High Holiday tickets and additional information arriving soon. Please keep your tickets in a safe place and remember to bring them with you when attending services at Har Zion.
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Joining Us Online?
Select services will also be available to join online. Zoom, YouTube and Vimeo streaming links will be shared closer to each service, so keep an eye on your email and the Har Zion website for the latest information.
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Order Your Lulav & Etrog for Sukkot
Lulav and etrog sets are available through Dr. Ely Levine for $56 per set.
Order the Lulav & Etrog
Order Deadline: September 1
Pickup Begins: September 24
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Upcoming Events & Programs | | |
A Message from the Tikkun Olam Committee:
Please bring a nonperishable food item to support the Mitzvah Food Pantry. Put it in the box located outside the gift shop. Thank you!
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Consider giving the gift of life at Har Zion this Monday, August 31.
Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B- or A- donor, consider making a PowerRed donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.
Please call 1-800 RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Har Zion Temple, PA to schedule an appointment, or click on the link below. Donations will take place in the Berkowitz Family Auditorium.
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Har Zion Volunteers at Chosen 300 Ministries
Monday, August 31 | 5:30 PM
Chosen 300 Ministries
1116 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia PA
Join Har Zion volunteers as we help serve a meal to people in need at Chosen 300 Ministries in Philadelphia. Families are welcome, and children ages 8 and older are encouraged to participate with an adult.
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Open a Book... Open Your Mind
Wednesday, September 16 | 7 PM
Written by the father-son duo of Joel Burcat and David S. Burcat, Whiz Kids transports readers to Philadelphia in 1950 as the underdog Phillies run the World Series. There, we follow Ben Green, a Jewish World War II veteran trying to fulfill his dreams.
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A Year of Testimony
Running Until Yom Hashoah 2027
Har Zion Temple is beginning A Year of Testimony, a meaningful project led by David Tabby to collect and preserve the stories of Shoah victims, survivors, and their descendants connected to our community. Whether your family has carried these stories for generations or you are just beginning to learn more, this project is an opportunity to make sure these memories, names, documents, and experiences are not lost.
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Sukkah Decorating
Thursday, September 24 | 10 AM
We need YOUR HELP to decorate the Sukkah - all are welcome to join!
RSVP to Marcy Panzer at marcy.panzer@gmail.com
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Sisterhood in the Sukkah
Tuesday, September 29 | 11:30 AM
Lunch and Learn with a member of the clergy.
RSVP to Pam Vinocur at pamvinocur@gmail.com
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Sisterhood Opening Luncheon
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 1 - 4 PM
featuring illusionist & mentalist Ivan Michael
Click here to RSVP.
RSVP deadline is September 25, 2026.
Sisterhood Membership is required to attend.
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Shop the Landau Gift Box
Regular hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 10 AM-3 PM.
Contact us for an appointment at any other time.
For questions or to make an appointment, please call
215-290-7570 or email us at giftbox@harziontemple.org.
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Sisterhood Floral Fund Cards
If you would like to send Floral Fund cards for any occasion, please email Janice Katz, rhk101@hotmail.com, and mail in or drop off your $10 payment for each card to Har Zion Sisterhood.
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Men's Club: Opening Dinner
Steaks in the Sukkah ft. Benji Lovitt
Wednesday, September 30 | 7 PM
Kick off the Men's Club season with Steaks in the Sukkah, featuring comedian, writer, and educator Benji Lovitt. Presented in collaboration with StandWithUs, the evening will include a steak dinner, plenty of laughs, and time to catch up in the Selarnick Sukkah.
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The Power of Showing Up
Tuesday, September 15 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Triple Crown at the Radnor Hotel
Join Jewish Federation Women's Federation as they honor outgoing Women’s Philanthropy Co-Chair and Har Zion Congregant Robin Robbins and Co-Chair Jen Thomas for their two years of service. Then, enjoy a conversation with entrepreneur Lindsay Pinchuk to explore what draws us to each other and how engagement can be a path to leadership.
To register, click here.
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Theatre Ariel
The 2026-2027 Season is here! Hear about this "season on the move" at theatreariel.org, or learn more on p.9 of this week's Philadelphia Jewish Exponent, available here or by clicking on the image above.
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Hosts for Hospitals
Since 2000, our non-profit organization has been providing lodging and caring support to meet the housing needs of patients and their families coming to Greater Philadelphia for specialized medical care. The lodging is provided by volunteer Hosts who welcome into their homes patient-families in need.
Click here for more info on our organization.
Persons interested in offering lodging should click here to call/email or contact us.
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New Hub For Older Adults
Gems at the JCC is the adult and older adult hub that inspired participants to live independently and actively through programs and activities that enhance well-being, promote engagement and foster community.
Click here for upcoming programs!
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Gratz College’s Exciting Continuing Adult Jewish Education Classes
to Enrich Community Learning
Click here for more info and to register for Gratz College's Continuing Adult Jewish Education Classes, or contact Rabbi Daniel Levitt at dlevitt@gratz.edu.
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The Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations
The Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations at Saint Joseph's University is pleased to offer several educational events on Catholicism, Judaism and more.
Click here for info.
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Could you do a Mitzvah?
Drivers needed to help a congregant get to continued medical treatments (Penn Valley to Wynnewood) on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
If you can help, please email caring@harziontemple.org.
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Do You Need a Ride?
Do you need a ride to attend services, High Holiday services, meetings or programs? Just drop us an email at caring@harziontemple.org.
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Tell Us What’s Happening!
The Har Zion Caring Connection would love to hear from our Har Zion Family. Just drop us an email (caring@harziontemple.org) and let us know how we can help, reconnect or celebrate with you, join you at daily Minyan, Shabbat and Yom Tov services.
Let's celebrate together at Har Zion.
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