Tikvah Talk
Tikvah Means Hope
September | 2022
Upcoming Events
See what's happening this month and
don't forget to register for events to save your spot!
Wednesday, September 7 | 6PM-7PM
Kaiserman JCC
Drawing and Coloring
with Ellen Mancini
Tapping Into Your Personal Flow of Creativity through Design, Drawing and Coloring, with Ellen Mancini

Sunday, September 11 | 1PM-3PM
Styers Orchard
97 Styers Lane, Langhorne, PA 19047
Apple Picking and More!
Pick your own apples for a sweet new year. Schmooze with new and old Tikvah friends, go home with a holiday goody bag. Sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Northeast Jewish Life. Transportation will be available.

Sunday, September 11 & 18 | 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, September 14 | 5:30PM-7PM
Qdoba, Bala Cynwyd
Main Line Dinner
Dinner out with your Tikvah friends in your own neighborhood!

Wednesday, September 21 | 6PM-7PM
Virtual Program via Zoom
Rhonda's Road Trip
Virtual Travel with our very own Travel Agent Rhonda Cohen!

Wednesday, September 28 | 5:30PM-7PM
Olive Garden
Northeast Dinner
Dinner out with your Tikvah friends in your own neighborhood!

Zoom links for virtual events are sent through email one week prior.
Happy Birthday!
!יום הולדת שמח

Barbara B.
Matt C.
Beth G.
Esther H.
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Important Dates
September 5
Labor Day
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers

September 25-27
Rosh HaShanah
Rosh HaShanah is the Jewish New Year.
Click Here to register and learn more about apple picking
Resource Spotlight
The 988 hotline is a resource available nationwide and the following fact sheet was issued by Montgomery County.
Tikvah Connect
Events for members in their 20s 30s and 40s
If you know anyone who would be a good fit for Tikvah Connect, please email Carter Freedlander at carter@tikvahajmi.org. We would love to introduce them to our amazing community!
Tikvah's Friends and Family
Dessert & Dialogue
Sunday, October 2 | 2PM-4PM

KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116

“Community Living and Participation for People with Serious Mental Illnesses” with Mark Salzer, Ph.D., Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences Director, Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities
Greater Community Events
Events in our community put on by partners of Tikvah
Jewish Approaches to Mental Wellness:
An Exploration of Jewish Values and Prayer workshop
Sunday, October 19 | 7:30PM-8:30PM

Virtual Program Via Zoom

With a recognition of the importance of mental wellness in our communities, we are excited to offer this workshop through the Blue Dove Foundation. Participants will be guided through different activities that explore Jewish values and prayer as they connect to mental health.
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.
Donations & Grants 
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In Honor of Laurie & Steve Capin's Wedding Anniversary - Harriet Gorsen
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Rabbi Ephraim Levin
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Sandy Leopold
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Joel & Rachel Gedalius Fund
In Honor of Neen Davis for all her effort in growing Tikvah
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@tikvahajmi.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.