RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

We were busy in July! Taking advantage of the nice weather we enjoyed a concert at Rose Tree Park in Media, Mini Golf at Burlhome, and an outing to the Weitzeman Museum & Franklin Fountain. Additional highlights include volunteering at Jewish Relief Agency and learning new art techniques.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Register for programs by clicking on the link associated with each event. 

The same links appear in the calendar listings for the events on the Tikvah Website tikvahajmi.org/calendar/month/2026-08/

If you need assistance registering for a program contact us office@tikvahajmi.org or 215.832.0671.

Tribe Tikvah | A Mental Wellness Community

Upcoming Events

Goat Feeding & Yoga

Thursday, August 13 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | $15

Horse & Goat Yoga: 1537 Dillion Rd., Maple Glen, PA 19002

Please register here

Game Day @Expresso Cafe

Sunday, October 11 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Espresso Cafe & Sushi Bar: 7814 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152

Save the date - registration to be open in September.

Tribe Tikvah | A Mental Wellness Community is our community engagement section for those in their 20s and 30s. We facilitate social events and stress free opportunities to meet new people while enjoying and exploring the greater Philadelphia area. Some events are offered in partnership with Tribe 12.

Friends & Family Discussion Group

Monday, August 24 | 10:00 – 11:00 am

Discussion group for friends or family members of those with the lived experience of mental illness. Discover new insights and connect with others dedicated to fostering independence and integration. Together, we create a tapestry of support and empowerment.

Your voice and experience matter.

Rabbi Sandi Berliner, MSW, will facilitate this opportunity to share experiences and resources.

Congregations of Shaare Shamayim Synagogue: 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Please register here or call the office at 215-832-0671 by July 22.

COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE AREA

Israeli Scouts @KleinLife

Monday, August 10 | 10:30 - 11:30 am

KleinLife: 10100 Jamison Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19116

Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan is back to entertain you for another summer. They always put on a delightful show.

Seating is first come, first serve.

After the show, the scouts will join us for lunch.

*Lunch after this program must be reserved on the touchscreen at KleinLife by 8/5/26.

For more information, leave a message

at 215-698-7300 x193.

Wellness Wednesday @NAMI MontCo

Wednesday, August 26 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Memorial Park Gazebo: 300 East Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446

NAMI Montgomery County hosts Wellness Wednesday each month - a time for people to connect and have fun!

Join NAMI Montgomery County PA for August Wellness Wednesday at the Memorial Park Gazebo in Lansdale!

Meet some friendly therapy dogs, connect with others, and enjoy an evening dedicated to wellness, community, and self-care.

Register here

For more information, call NAMI MontCo at 215-361-7784 (not a crisis line) or email office@namimontcopa.org

HaMotzi Dinner

Sunday, August 23 | 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel invites you to a free community dinner. Home cooked meals, fresh fruit, produce and groceries. In Person Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Seating is limited to those who reserve by calling 215.887.8700 by Wednesday, August 19 to participate in dinner or to volunteer.



Keneseth Israel: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

SEPTA Bus Line 55 or 7, Regional Rail Jenkintown Stop

GRANTS & SPONSORSHIPS

Please click their logos to learn more

Tikvah means hope for adults living with mental illness who seek to reduce their isolation and increase community connections.

We are grateful to our supporters at all levels. Without you our members would be sitting at home alone and without a sense of purpose. 

Please click HERE to make a donation

GRANTS

Fund of the family of Lewis J. Hoch to Advance Jewish Life at Rose Community Foundation

Warren Klein

Memorial Fund

Rosenthal Family Fund

Edward & Marjorie

Goldberger Foundation

Philadelphia Activities Fund,

City Council District 6, Councilman Michael Driscoll

City Council District 10, Councilman Brian O'Neill

Anna T. Jeanes Foundation

Community Grant

Samuel P. Mandell Foundation

Passover League

of Golden Slipper Charities

Rotary Club of NE Philadelphia, Cheltenham, Rockledge

SPONSORS

Mark Braverman

Susan Saideman

Dr. Dina Lichtman Smith

Paul & Susie Lichtman

Freedman &

Grinshpun, PC

Neen Davis

Roger Davis

Irene & Michael Beer

Ross Shuster

Sandra Greenfield 

LARRY A. REAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

Please click HERE to make a donation

General Donations

Irvin Apt

Janine (Gabby) Siegel

In Honor of the Birth of Neen Davis' Granddaughter Miriam Shoshana Gedalius

Michael Solomom and Judy Weinberger

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

Please click HERE to become a member

We appreciate your support which helps us provide

programming and events for our members and their loved ones.

Membership Types

Our Staff and Office Information:

Abby Gilbert, Executive Director abby@tikvahajmi.org

Barbara Ponczek, Program Director barbara@tikvahajmi.org

Brenda Kinnear, Communications/Membership Director brenda@tikvahajmi.org

Ellen Levin, Bookkeeper/Registrar  ellen@tikvahajmi.org

Office & Phone Squad Volunteers: Chuck Allen, Irwin Apt, Irwin Bernstein, Michele Bernstein, Dina Buno, Matt Corchnoy, Elena D'Amico, Mindy Freeman, Sandy Frank, Ileene Jaffe, Marion Kirsch, Blake Mann, Joyce Oxfeld, Richard Rosengard, Shari Simons, Mike Stape, Brandy Wasilewski.

Program Facilitators: Rabbi Sandi Berliner, Dina Buno, Rhonda Cohen, Rycki Joy Freedman, Galia Godel, David Karasow, Rabbi Ephraim Levin, Ellen Mancini, Troy Rosenthal, Marina Zaitceva

General questions office@tikvahajmi.org or call 215-832-0671.  Calls are answered and messages returned Monday - Thursday 9 am to 4:30 pm as well as three hours prior to and during programs.  

Business Office: Tikvah @KleinLife, Suite 122, 10100 Jamison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116

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