Tikvah Talk
Tikvah Means Hope
July | 2022
Upcoming Events
See what's happening this month and don't forget to register for events to save your spot!
Sunday, July 10 | 9:30AM - 12PM
JRA Warehouse
Volunteer at JRA Food Packing and Delivery
Tikvah will be volunteers for Jewish Relief Agency, packing boxes of food for those in need. Those interested will also be able to participating in delivery of boxes. Pizza will be served at the end! (Transportation is available upon request)

Sunday, July 10 | 4PM - 5PM
Virtual Program via Zoom
Living in the Moment Meditation
Meditation, Mindfulness and Gratitude Practice with Rabbi Ephraim Levin.
Please sign on via Zoom at 3:50pm. 

Wednesday, July 13 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Virtual Program via Zoom
Healthier Eating for EVERY Day
Nutritionist Joanna Chordorovska will share tasty, easy to prepare options for healthy eating!

Sunday, July 17 | 4PM - 5PM
Virtual Program via Zoom
Living in the Moment Meditation
Meditation, Mindfulness and Gratitude Practice with Rabbi Ephraim Levin.
Please sign on via Zoom at 3:50pm. 

Wednesday, July 20 | 6PM - 7:30PM
Jewish Dance of Arab Lands
Kaiserman JCC
Join Tikvah for an educational and immersive program led by Oreet Schwartz, president of SharQui-The belly dance workout.

Thursday, July 28 | 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Film: Heading Home
Kaiserman JCC
Co- presented by Kaiserman JCC and Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media (PJFM), the film being shown is Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel. It will be take place outdoors at the JCC.

Sunday, July 31 | 2PM - 4PM
GET Café with David Block
GET Café, 246 Haverford Road, Narberth.
Come hear Tikvah member and author, David Block talk about his book Understanding The 613 Mitzvot. His book is a great companion for anyone studying Mitzvot!

Zoom links for virtual events are sent through email one week prior.

Jewish Heritage Night at the Phillies

SOLD OUT
Tuesday, July 5 | 7:05PM
Citizens Bank Park

Join the Phillies for the 13th annual Jewish Heritage Celebration at Citizens Bank Park taking place on Tuesday, July 5 at 7:05 PM when the Phillies host the Washington Nationals.
Member Birthdays

Ed B.
Abby G.
Faygie M.
Jerry M.
Steve M.
Rob S.
Important Dates
July 4 - Independence Day
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Tikvah Connect
Events for members in their 20s 30s and 40s
If you know anyone who would be a good fit for Tikvah Connect,
this event would be an amazing way to introduce them to Tikvah!
Resource Spotlight: Jewish Relief Agency (JRA)
Greetings Tikvah!

On July 10th at 9:30 AM we will be volunteering at the Jewish Relief. Agency (JRA) Food Delivery! JRA staff and volunteers monthly assemble emergency food boxes and then delivers these directly to those who have registered that they are experiencing food insecurity. JRA serves over 6,400 diverse low-income individuals across Greater Philadelphia. They are a fantastic resource and we are so lucky to have this opportunity to volunteer for them!

In the past Tikvah has volunteered with JRA and it has left a lasting impact on those who helped below is a quote from Chuck Allen on his experience the last time Tikvah volunteered with JRA.
https://jewishrelief.org/
"Tikvah has been a second family to me. The friends I made and lost along with all the memories I shared with them are too numerous to mention.  I had the pleasure of packing and sending food packages to those in the Jewish community that counted on them but could not get them in person.  That sense of giving back to our brothers and sisters in the community is a feeling you can’t put into words. I can’t wait to do it again. Thanks for everything!"

- Chuck Allan
Community News
New Summer Intern
Julie is a rising junior studying business at Temple University and is originally from Suffern, New York. She is interning at Tikvah for the summer through the Frank C. Ash Internship Program. Julie took a gap year in Israel taking classes and volunteering which is where her passion for helping people really took off. Julie loves spending time with her family and travelling to new places. Her favorite place she's been so far has been Australia!
New Members!
Please welcome all of our new members to the Tikvah community!!!
Staci H. Ellis W. Jerry P. and Steve Z.
Condolences
Condolences to family and friends,
on the passing of our dear member of more than 20 years, Burton Coane.

המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
Hamakom yenachem etchem
betoch sh'ar evlei Tsion virushalayim.

May God comfort you
among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
Donations
From Reisel and Ellis Weinberger in honor
of Mike S. and Judy W.'s 15th wedding anniversary

Congratulations to Alana Hilsey on her recent marriage,
donation made by Abby Gilbert

Congratulations to Sheila Tepel on the birth of her
granddaughter Ariella Sophia, donation made by Abby Gilbert
Become a Member Today
We welcome your support which helps us provide
programming and events to our members and their loved ones.

Membership Type
Individual Member: $15 per year
Our Individual Membership entitles you to:

  • Weekly free or subsidized social gatherings
  • Biweekly phone squad check-in calls
  • Monthly member check-in meeting
  • Monthly newsletter
  • Seasonal holiday events
  • Periodic wellness programs
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.
Contacting Us
Our Staff and Office Information:

  • Abby Gilbert, Executive Director abby@tikvahajmi.org 215-832-0671, ext. 1
  • Rhonda Cohen, Outreach Director rhonda@tikvahajmi.org 215-832-0671 ext. 2
  • Carter Freedlander, Communications & Young Adult Program Manager carter@tikvahamji.org 215-832-0671
  • Ellen Gorberg & Rob Singer, Office Support office@tikvahajmi.org 215-832-0671 ext. 0

General questions office@tikvahajmi.org or call the office 215-832-0671 ext. 0

Business hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday
and 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Friday.
The office phones will be monitored three hours prior to in person events.

Outreach Office: Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096

Mailing Address: KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116

The Tikvah Staff and volunteers will be splitting their week, sometimes working in the office and sometimes remotely. The office phone is being monitored and calls will be returned by the end of the next business day.