TIKVAH MEANS HOPE

Tikvah Talk

December | 2024

PAST MONTH IN PHOTOS

Tikvah members come together each month for lunch and/or dinner with friends.

Pictured here are the Veterans' Day Lunch at Kleinlife in Northeast Philadelphia and Dinner at Hymie's in Wynnewood.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

The same links appear on the calendar listings for those events on the Tikvah Website https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar/month/2024-12/ If you need assistance registering for a program contact us office@tikvahajmi.org or 215.832.0671.

Tikvah Goes Bowling@Our Town Alley in East Norriton

Sunday, Dec. 1 | 2 – 4:00pm

Registration Deadline Nov. 24

Please register here

Let's Get Musical!

Thursday, Dec. 5 | 6:00 – 7:00pm

Registration Deadline Nov. 27

Please register here

In-JOY Chanukah Party@Brodsky Center

Sunday, Dec. 8 | 12:00 – 2:00pm

Registration Deadline Dec. 1

Please register here

Tikvah Trips & Shows: Elf @ Walnut Street Theater

Sunday, Dec. 8 | 2:00 – 4:30pm

Sold out!

Please call to get on a waiting list.

Birthday Lunch and Bingo@KleinLife

Thursday, Dec. 12 | 11:30 – 1:30pm

Registration Deadline Dec. 5

Please register here

Tikvah Volunteers: JRA Packing & Pizza

Friday, Dec. 13 | 10:00am – 12:30pm

Registration Deadline Dec. 5

Please register here

Learn & Light Bites @ Kaiserman JCC

Tuesday, Dec. 17 | 12:o0 – 1:30pm

Registration Deadline Dec. 10

Please register here

Friends & Family: Coffee with Rabbi Sandi Berliner

Wednesday, Dec. 18 | 2:00 –3:00pm

Registration Deadline Dec. 11

Please register here

Virtual Living in the Moment Meditation

Wednesday, Dec. 18 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Registration Deadline Dec. 11

Please register here

Let's Get Crafty

Sunday, Dec. 22 | 1:30 – 3:30pm

Registration Deadline Dec. 15

Please register here

Winter All Holidays Celebration Luncheon

Monday, Dec. 30 | 11:30 – 1:30pm

Registration Deadline Dec. 23

Please register here

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

Wellness Wednesday NEW DATE

Topic: Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) Workshop by Kitty Ghen.

Wednesday, Dec. 4 | 12:00 – 2:00pm

Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) Can Help Patients Release Stored Emotions and Patterns in a Gentle Fashion with a Compassionate Guide.

We will have light snacks and refreshments.

Please register on your own here

NAMI MONTCO office:

100 W Main St UNIT 204, Lansdale, PA 19446

NAMI Montco Holiday Party

Wednesday, Dec. 11 | 5:30 – 7:30pm

We will have dinner and other refreshments!

Please register on your own here

NAMI MONTCO office:

100 W Main St UNIT 204, Lansdale, PA 19446

Challah Braiding

Sunday, Dec. 15 | 2:00 – 4:00pm

Cost: $42

Join us for an unforgettable experience with Idan Chabasov, the renowned Challah Prince, at the Kaiserman JCC! Known for his mesmerizing challah braiding tutorials, Idan was raised in Israel. He combines his love for baking with his passion for community, sharing his skills and stories from his culinary journey. At this special event, you’ll enjoy a hands-on challah-making demo and get the chance to braid challah alongside the prince himself. Take your braided challah home and bake it in your own oven for a delicious, homemade treat!

Please register on your own here

Kaserman JCC

45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096

HaMotzi Dinner

Sunday, Dec. 22| 5:00 – 6:00pm

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, November 20th to participate in dinner or to volunteer.

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

Keneseth Israel:

8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, just

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Tikvah welcomes new members:

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We appreciate your support which helps us provide

programming and events for our members and their loved ones.

Membership Type

Individual Member: $20 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.

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

Orit Dolgushev, Outreach Director orit@tikvahajmi.org

Ellen Levin, Bookkeeper/Registrar: ellen@tikvahajmi.org

Office Support: Irvin Apt, Elena D'amico, Sandra Frank, Mindy Freeman, Ellen Gorberg, Halie Hershman, Ileene Jaffe, Brenda Kinnear, Joyce Oxfeld, Rob Singer

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

Program Facilitators: Mira Brown, Rhonda Cohen, Corinne Kite-Dean, 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 9AM to 4:30PM, also three hours prior to and during programs.

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

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