TIKVAH MEANS HOPE

Tikvah Talk

September | 2026

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

Extra thanks to Ian and Shelly for providing entertainment!

August was a great month for outdoor activities.

The highlight was the Membership Picnic that included more than 70 members.

Fun was had at the Pool Party at Kaiserman JCC.

And the rain held off until after our walk at Forbidden Drive (part of the Wissahickon Trail).

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

The same links appear in the calendar listings for the events on the Tikvah Website tikvahajmi.org/calendar/month/2026-09/

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

Living in the Moment - Meditation with Rabbi Levin (Virtual)

Wednesday, September 2 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Free program for Tikvah Members.

Please register here.

New Years Lunch @KleinLife

Sunday, September 6 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Free for Tikvah members. $18 for guests

Please register here by August 30.

Learn & Lite Bites @Kaiserman JCC

Tuesday, September 8 | 12:00 - 1:15 pm

Topic: Fall Prevention

Please register here by September 1.

Neighborhood Dinner @Ben & Irv's

Thursday, September 10 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Please register here by September 3.

Let's Get Crafty @KleinLife

Tuesday, September 15 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm

$10 for Tikvah members; $15 for guests

Please register here by September 8.

Neighborhood Lunch @Applebee's

Wednesday, September 16 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Please register here by September 9.

KleinLife September Birthdays Lunch

Wednesday, September 23 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Please register here by September 15.

Sukkah Dinner @Paul's Run

Wednesday, September 30 | 5:00 - 7:30 pm

Free for the community.

Sponsored by Tikvah and Congregations of Shaare Shamayim.

Please register here by September 24.

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Let's Get Crafty @KleinLife

Sunday, October 4 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm

$10 for Tikvah members; $15 for guests

Please register here by September 27.

Neighborhood Dinner @Gullifty's

Wednesday, October 7 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Pay as you go. TIkvah covers tax & tip.

Please register here by September 30.

Please note that Tikvah Office

will be closed on the following days

in September.

Labor Day: Monday 9/7
Yom Kippur: Monday 9/27

Our normal office hours are

Monday through Thursday

9:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Create the Connection

Join us to celebrate Tikvah’s 35th Anniversary

Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:00 - 4:00 pm

2026 Event Honorees

Righteous Person Award: Paula Goldstein, MSW

Immediate Past CEO of JFCS Philadelphia

Abraham M. & Sylvia D. Solomon Award: Tory Bright

Director SE Regional Mental Health Services Coordination Office

Larry J. Marcus Memorial Award: Elena D’Amico

Tikvah Member and Office Volunteer

Gratz College Ballroom

382 Bala Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Individual event tickets are $125

Invitations are in the mail.

Click here to purchase tickets via credit or debit card.

Click here for Sponsorship information.

Contact the Tikvah Office for additional information and sponsorship options.

office@tikvahajmi.org | 215.832.0671 | www.tikvahajmi.org

Tribe Tikvah | A Mental Wellness Community

Upcoming Events

Game Day @Espresso Cafe

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

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

We'll have several games to choose from or feel free to bring your favorite!

Tikvah will provide beverages and appetizers. Other food available for purchase at your cost.

Free event but space is limited. Please register here by October 5

Stay tuned for information on our November & December events!

Create Me Pottery on Sunday, November 8 (afternoon)

Escape the Room on Thursday, December 3 (evening)

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 T ribe 12.

Friends & Family Discussion Group

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.

We are taking a break in August and September.

Please join us at our next session on Monday, October 26.

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

For more information, call the office at 215-832-0671.

COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE AREA

Wellness Wednesday @NAMI MontCo

Wednesday, September 23 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Sebastian Riding Associates: 3489 Water Street Rd., Collegeville, PA 19426

NAMI Montgomery County hosts Wellness Wednesday each month, A time for people to connect and have fun.

Join us for an afternoon of equine-assisted therapy with the horses at Sebastian Riding Associates in Collegeville.

Click HERE to register (link will be active by August 27).

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

HaMotzi Dinner

Sunday, September 27 | 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 23 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

Warren Klein

Memorial Fund

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

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

Individual Member: $25 per year

Our Individual Membership entitles you to:

Community Dinners
Cultural Events and Trips
Diverse Enrichment Programs
Holiday Celebrations
Periodic Newsletters
Phone Squad Communication
Wellness Programs
Volunteer Opportunities

Supporter Member: $50 per year

This membership is offered to those who wish to support our organization and help make hope happen for those we serve.

Your supporter membership entitles you to receive our Tikvah Talk newsletter. You also receive updates and invitations to Tikvah programming throughout the year.

TIKVAH MISSION STATEMENT

Tikvah supports and empowers adults living with mental illness so that they may feel accomplished, independent, and fulfilled. We strive to reduce isolation through social and educational programming.

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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