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October 25 - November 1, 2013 

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Friday, October 25, 2013

7:30pm Shabbat Service - The Choir will sing
Sermon given by Rabbi Paula Goldberg - "To Be Continued..."
in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary
 
Saturday, October 26, 2013
 

10:15am Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Stillman
in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary

10:15am Chevrat Torah
in the Chodorow FLC 



in this issue
:: The Weeks Events
:: Dr. David Ruderman
:: Pathway of Life
:: Shir Ami Tikkun Olam
:: Forever Young
:: Clergy, Staff and Leaders
:: Torah Portion of the Week
:: Mazel Tov
:: Early Learning Center
:: Men's Club
:: Shop with Scrip/Gift Cards
:: Women of Shir Ami
:: Shir Ami Cares
:: Theater Group
:: Gift Shop
:: Yahrzeits
This Week's Events 

Friday, October 25th

 

7:30pm Shabbat Service with the Choir - Sermon given by Rabbi Paula Goldberg "To Be Continued..." (Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary)   

          

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Saturday, October 26th 
     
10:15am Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Stillman (Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary)
10:15am
Chevrat Torah (Chodorow FLC)
10:15am Women of Shir Ami Yoga Shabbat (Rabbi Elliot Strom Chapel & Auditorium)
5:00pm Jr. SHAFTY - Comedy Sportz
8:00pm Sr. SHAFTY - Rocky Horror Picture Show/Shul-In

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Sunday, October 27th

9:15am Adult Beginning Hebrew Class (Chodorow FLC)
12:30pm Bonim - Eagles vs. Giants Tailgate Party (Shalom Hall)

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Monday, October 28th
 
9:30am Kids' Music Round (Chodorow FLC)      
 
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Tuesday, October 29th


6:15pm Confirmation Class
7:00pm Shiva Minyan Leaders Class (Chodorow FLC)
   
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Wednesday, October 30th


9:30am Mah Jongg (Chodorow FLC)

7:00pm Women of Shir Ami General Board Meeting (Chodorow FLC)   

7:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary)

  

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      Thursday, October 31st           


Have a Nice Day!


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                 Friday, November 1st               

   

7:30pm Visual Tefilah Shabbat Service (Rabbi Elliot Strom Chapel)    

Shir Ami Warmly Welcomes Back
Guest Lecturer 

Dr. David Ruderman

Friday, November 8, 2013 
7:30 p.m. at Shabbat Serivces 
Professor David B. Ruderman
Topic:

"Are Jews Supposed To Love Other Human Beings As Much As Themselves?  A Unique and Provocative Answer" 
 


  Pathway of Life Garden

One generation goes

and another

generation comes;

but the Earth 

remains forever.

(Kohelet 1:4)

 

Shir Ami sustains our past, present and future beyond our exit doors in the most physical of ways, with the beautiful biblical garden that graces the east side of our wooded property.

 

The Pathway of Life:  An important way to honor those we love.  For more information and to order your engraved brick or paver, click here.

 

Pathway of Life Bricks 

 

SHIR AMI TIKKUN OLAM  

 

  
 SHIR AMI FOOD PANTRY WILL BE OPEN

3 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. ON: 

      

Monday, November 4, 2013

Monday, December 2, 2013

Monday, January 6, 2014

Monday, February 3, 2014

Monday, March 3, 2014

Monday, April 7, 2014

Monday, May 5, 2014

Monday, June 2, 2014 

 

The Pantry is in dire need of:

 

Cold Cereals, Applesauce, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Fruits and Snacks 

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Philly AIDS Walk

Sunday, October 20th.

 

It's Shir Ami's 19th year walking.  Meet at Council Rock South at 7 a.m. to go downtown.  Call Andee Losben for more information after 10:30 a.m. at 215-860-6868, or email at

 

 


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formerly
50 Something Logo 2

  To join Forever Young 
2013-2014 season
click here for the application

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Join us on Sunday, November 3, 2013 
 at 10:30am in Shalom Hall 
for a Program and Brunch
$13.00 for members of Forever Young 
$17.00 for non-members.

To RSVP please contact Ann Pollock at apollock1229@aol.com or 215-773-0594 


  Shir Ami Clergy, Staff and Leaders  

Elliot Strom - Rabbi
Mark Elson - Cantor
Farrell Borine - Director of Operations
Shari Beck-Nahman - ELC Director
Eric Goldberg - R/S Director
Paula Goldberg - Rabbinic Scholar
Ferne Levy - Youth Director
Nancy Siderits - President
Penni Sander - Women of Shir Ami
Jay Miller - Men's Club
Ann Pollock - Forever Young
Ashley Levy - SHAFTY



Torah Portion Of The Week

    

Torah Scroll 5

                       

Chayei Sarah   

פרשת חיי שרה

 

        
To learn more go to the

    URJ Website  

 

Mazel Tov                    מזל טוב


Congratulations to Rachel Stillman, daughter of Faryl and Craig,
 on becoming a Bat Mitzvah this Shabbat Morning.

 
Shir Ami Early Learning Center
Latkes


These are the latkes that everyone loves!

Now is your one and only chance to order them for you and for the rest of your family.  Enjoy them for Chanukah and store a few extra boxes in the freezer for later.

There are 24 latkes per box and 12 boxes per case.  The cost is
$8.50 per box or $90.00 a case.

To order or questions call or email Barbara Blumberg at 215-588-7445 or bcbpb@aol.com
 
Men's Club
  
Shop with Scrip Program
Shir Ami has a Deal for YOU!  
Shop with Scrip/Gift Cards
Lower Your Shir Ami Bills

Fund-Raise for Shir Ami

 

All this while you shop, at no additional cost to you when you participate in this program!

 

All you have to do is go to www.shopwithscrip.com 

 

using enrollment code DA1CD16B2LL24, or pick up an order form outside of the school or synagogue offices.  Half of the percentage will be reflected as a credit on your bill and the rest will support Shir Ami's fund-raising efforts.  We always have Acme, Giant, McCaffrey's, Super Fresh, ShopRite, Pathmark, Genuardi's and we have just added Redner's Market scrip/gift cards in the synagogue office for your convenience.  The Super Market Gift Cards can also be delivered directly to your home by your neighborhood captain by filling out the order form and mailing it to Shir Ami with your check.  

   

  It's easy - Everyone can do it!  

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for the Women of Shir Ami
Membership Flyer 
    __________________________________

 Click here  

for the Women of Shir Ami Calendar  

 



Shir Ami Cares

Caring Committee holding hands
Are you (or do you know of any member of our community that may be) in need of some extra help or TLC?  Shir Ami Cares.  We provide meals, Shiva Minyan Lay Leaders, home visits, rides to services, or whatever type of loving support is needed during difficult times.  We are happy to help and keep things confidential, if you request it.  There is someone who can help.  Give us a try, and we will do our very best to make things easier.  Shir Ami Cares.
     If you have any questions, know of someone in need, or are interested in becoming part of this vital group of friends, please contact Andrea Miller at andim57@aol.com.
                              
Theater Group

                  stage with curtains

Big Fish for Sunday, November 10, 2013 at $118 per orchestra seat.  Please contact Andee Losben ASAP at 215-860-6868 (after 10:30 a.m.) or alosben@aol.com.

 
Gift Shop 

  

Sisterhood Gift Shop
 

                 


You can make an appointment by 
 contacting:
Robin Firestone at 215-500-5491 grfirestone@comcast.net
or 
 Leslie Leibowitz at 267-278-4978
 p8ntermom@comcast.net 
 
Volunteers are needed for the Gift Shop.  Please call Penni Sander at 267-307-5735 to sign up for a 2 hour shift.
 
 

 

Yahrzeits
יארציית

 

Ralph Chasis, father of Iris Kahn

Leonard Kofsky, father of Francine Jonas

Paul Stein, father of Marcia Berman

Henry Weiselberg, father of Sharon Millstein

Anita Finkelstein, mother of Andrea Losben

Hannagene Hecht, mother of Drew Hecht

Harry Kovnot, father of Alan Kovnot

Abe Loev, father of Marvin Loev, grandfather of Valerie Yett

Frances Neadle, mother of Carol Schnitzler

Lawrence Gussin, father of Laura Zinker

Helen Jukovsky, mother of Elaine Wisler

Samuel Lazier, father of Joan Altman

Bertha Rosofsky, mother of Stephen Rosofsky

Sarah Rothman, mother of Barbara Blumberg

Judith Simmons, wife of Jeff Simmons

Ruth Twersky, grandmother of Hope Perera

Norman Weintraub, brother of Ethel Mandell

Dorothy Braddon, mother of Francine Hoffman

Sylvia Fischer, sister of Sandra Bernstein

Benedict Goldstein, grandfather of Gloria Field

Thelma Jaffe, mother of Joel Jaffe

Abraham Kaplan, father of Sheila Auslander

Arthur Pollock, father-in-law of Ann Pollock

Irving Steinberg, father of Susan Luttrell

Ben Miller, father of Doris Levine

Norris Smith, father of Gail Dorfman

Sara Spivack, sister of Mildred Tafflin

Sidney Berkowitz, father of Steven Berkley

Morris Davis, father of Samuel Davis

Manuel Lomas, brother of Harriet Paley

Ida Shavel, mother of Mike Shavel

Ida Shipley, mother of Brian Shipley

Bertha Hourwitz, mother of Myrna Levine

Carolyn Kohen, mother of Hilary Leboff

Edward Speiser, father of Mark Speiser

Irving Tanenbaum, father of Linda Liebman

 

 

SHELOSHIM

      

Arnold Lasner, father of Andrew Lasner (1)

Rosalyn Wurtz, mother of Brad Wurtz (1)

Marvin Cohen, husband of Evelyn Cohen, father of Cindy Sunberg (1)    

    

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