TIKVAH MEANS HOPE


Tikvah Talk

August | 2025

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

On June 29th, Tikvah co-hosted Resilience in Times of Crisis where publisher Liesbeth Heenk was honored for her extraordinary work preserving Holocaust memory and combating antisemitism and Holocaust denial.

We had a great time at the Trenton Thunder game on July 6.


Join us for another game on Sunday, August 31. Register here

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/2025-08/ If you need assistance registering for a program contact us office@tikvahajmi.org or 215.832.0671.

Israeli Scouts in Concert @KleinLife

Tuesday, August 5 | 12:30 - 2:00 pm

Please register here


Tikvah Volunteers: JRA Packing & Pizza

Friday, August 8 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please register here


Outdoor Concert | Yesterday's Gone (Fleetwood Mac cover band) @Temple Ambler

Sunday, August 10 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Please register here


Outdoor Concert | Six String Soldiers (Country/Bluegrass) @Rose Tree County Park (Media)

Sunday, August 10 | 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Please Register here


Living in the Moment Meditation (Virtual)

Wednesday, August 13 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Pre-Registration Required

Please register here


Mini Golf @ | Burholme Family Fun Center

Sunday, August 17 | 1:30 - 3:30

Please register here

Neighborhood Dinner @Schlesinger’s Deli (Center City)

Wednesday, August 20 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Please register here


KleinLife August Birthdays Lunch

Thursday, August 21 | 11:30 - 1:30

Please register here by August 13


Pool Party @Kaiserman JCC

Sunday, August 24 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Please register here


Trenton Thunder Baseball Game

Sunday, August 31 | 1:00 - 4:00

Please register here

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Tikvah Town Hall (Virtual)

Tuesday, September 2 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Please register here


Neighborhood Brunch @Pumpernick’s

Sunday, September 7 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Please register here


KleinLife September Birthdays Lunch

Tuesday, September 9 | 11:30 - 1:30 pm

Please register here by September 1st

COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE AREA

Please join us at JFCS for “We’ve Got Talent,” an inclusive event celebrating the creativity, expression, and talents of the JFCS People Living with Disabilities community.



We will showcase artwork, musical performances, poetry, and more — all created and performed by our incredible members.


Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: JFCS, 345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004


Light lunch will be served. Free admission. All are welcome.


RSVP by July 31 at this link or by calling Rivka Goldman at 267-256-2250.


We hope you’ll join us in celebrating this vibrant and meaningful afternoon together. The more, the merrier!


Pathways to Hope August 22 & 23, 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.


NAMI Main Line PA is partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to host a two-day conference focused on the intersection between faith and mental health. What do leaders and members of faith communities need to know about mental health challenges? What can leaders and members of faith communities do to help those affected?


This free conference will be held in person in Havertown, PA. We are inviting attendees to choose either or both days to attend.


For more information and to register, go to http://www.nami.org/pathwaystohope and select NAMI Main Line PA from the list of conference locations.


St. James United Church of Christ: 135 Myrtle Ave, Havertown, PA 19083

Wellness Wednesday

Wednesday, August 27 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm


NAMI Montgomery County hosts Wellness Wednesday every 4th Wednesday of the month at the NAMI MontCo Office for a time for people to connect and have fun!


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, August 24 | 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 20 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

Warren Klein Memorial Fund


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

Sallie Ellin

Rochelle Pressler

El Weinberger

In Memory of Ramona Alpern

Ed Berkowitz

Judy Zon

May their memories be a blessing!

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: $20 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.

CONTACT US

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

Marina Zaitceva, Social Work Intern: marina@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


General questions office@tikvahajmi.org or call 215-832-0671.  Calls are answered and messages returned Tuesday - Thursday 9 AM to 4:30 PM, also three hours prior to and during programs.  

 

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

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