RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Register for programs by clicking on the link below each event. 

The same links appear on the calendar listings for those events on the Tikvah Website tikvahajmi.org/calendar/month/2025-09/ If you need assistance registering for a program contact us office@tikvahajmi.org or 215.832.0671.

Communications Workshop

Tikvah is hosting a 4 week Communication Workshop

each Thursday in September from 1:00 - 2:30 pm.

Each session will cover a specific topic:



9/4  Session 1 = Barriers to Developing Friendships

Identify what gets in the way of connection and explore common roadblocks to communication.

9/11  Session 2 = Purpose of Communication

Explore the purpose of communication and discuss effective communication.

9/18  Session 3 = Help vs. Judgment - Empathy and Boundaries

Empathy and Boundaries – Discuss the power of empathy and active listening. Explore the difference between offering help and being judgmental.

9/25  Session 4 = Conflict Resolution - Navigation Difficult Interactions

Reflect on personal conflict styles and discuss strategies for handling disagreements.

This entire workshop was created for Tikvah based on conversations with members. These are skills members have asked for and we trust you will find it worth your time.

All sessions will be held at the Huntingdon Valley Library, 625 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.

These workshops are free for Tikvah members. Please register to attend by clicking on the session name(s) above. You can also contact the office at 215-832-0671 or office@tikvahajmi.org

A big Thank You to our facilitators for their time and expertise: Abby Gilbert, Barbara Ponczek, Marina Zaitceva, Judy Kurtis, and Ginnie Davidov.

The Tikvah office will be closed in observation of the following holidays:

Labor Day - September 1

Rosh Hashana - September 23 & 34

Yom Kippur - October 1

COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE AREA

Learn to Advocate for Your Mental Health Care (Virtual)

Monday, September 8 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Join Joe Feldman, founder of Cover My Mental Health, for an advocacy-driven session on challenging insurance denials and expanding access to mental health and substance use care.

Highlights:

• Challenging insurance denials
• Tools for advocates
• Support for families
• Expanding access to care

To register, email LTaylor@namiphilly.org

Sponsored by NAMI Philadelhpia - PBHAT

Wellness Wednesday

Wednesday, September 24 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm

NAMI Montgomery County hosts Wellness Wednesday the last Wednesday of the month at the NAMI MontCo Office It is a time for people to connect and have fun!

September's event is QPR Training, led by Access Services. 

"QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help."

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

NAMI Montgomery County: 100 West Main Street Suite 204 Lansdale, PA 19446

HaMotzi Dinner

Sunday, September 28 | 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, September 24 to participate in dinner or to volunteer.



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

Using SEPTA? Bus Line 55 or 7, Regional Rail, Jenkintown Stop.

SPONSORS

Please click their logos to learn more

GRANTS

Charities of Lewis J. Hoch

and Family

Nadine Hoch

Memorial Fund

Neen Davis

Passover League

Anna T. Jeanes Foundation

Community Grant

Paul Lichtman

Philadelphia Activities Fund,

City Council District 6, Councilman Michael Driscoll

City Council District 10, Councilman Brian O'Neill

LARRY A. REAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

SUPPORTERS

Freedman & Grinshpun, PC

Ross Shuster

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

Please click HERE to make a donation

In Memory of Robert Singer

Leonard Dorfman

Rabbi Ephraim and Flora Levin

In Memory of Marvin Pincus

Leonard Dorfman

In Memory of Dave Davis

Neen Davis

In Memory of Marcia Hershman

Shari Simons - $20

Barbara Ponczek - $10

June Kurtz - $54

May their memories

be a blessing!

In Honor of Michael Solomon’s 70th Birthday

Ellis (Weinberger) Reisel, Todd, Gregg, and Sheryl

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, Membership Associate  brenda@tikvahajmi.org

Ellen Levin, Bookkeeper/Registrar  ellen@tikvahajmi.org

Office Support: Irvin Apt, Michelle Bernstein, Elana D'Amico, Sandra Frank, Mindy Freeman, Ellen Gorberg, Halie Hershman, Ileene Jaffe, Blake Mann, Joyce Oxfeld

Phone Squad: Chuck Allen, Irwin Bernstein, Michelle Bernstein, Matt Corchnoy, Jeff Gansheroff, Staci Hershman, Shari Simons, Mike Stape, Brandy Wasilewski

Program Facilitators: Rabbi Sandi Berliner, Rhonda Cohen, Rycki Joy Freedman, David Karasow, Rabbi Ephraim Levin, 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

TIKVAH https://tikvahajmi.org/