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If you haven't purchased your tickets yet for this year's annual fundraiser (SPEC) -- Seth Rudetsky's Deconstructing Broadway -- there's still time! (Ad submission is now closed.) Just click here

The show begins at 6:30 PM this Sunday, May 2, but log on a few minutes early to see some of the digital ad book!

Directly following Seth’s performance will be a live auction to win a personal 30-minute Zoom call with Seth! This is a great opportunity to ask him questions you have always had about your favorite musicals, most beloved divas, and leading men, and get some inside scoop as only Seth can tell. Feel free to have a family member or friend who is interested in the industry join you and is looking for advice, tips, and tricks about Broadway!

In addition, the digital Ad Journal will play before the event and immediately following the live auction. It will also be available to view on the AJ website at https://www.adathjeshurun.info/rudetsky2021 from 8:00 PM on Sunday evening through Monday, May 31, 2021.

We welcome you to invite your friends and family to purchase tickets to join us on Zoom for Seth Rudetsky's Deconstructing Broadway. They can learn more about the event and purchase tickets here.

You can get a flavor of what's to come here, and see live streams with cast members of Broadway shows, TV shows, and movies, along with other fun stuff here.

Unplug from a busy week with an acoustic Shabbat service led by Hazzan Howard Glantz with familiar tunes that will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart. For all ages, from babies to bubbies. Zoom in with your friends for this relaxed, casual, and enjoyable service! Please plan to join us! Zoom info:

By computer: https://zoom.us/j/97054037610

By phone: Please dial 929.436.2866 or 301.715.8592

Meeting ID: 970 5403 7610 (Password required)

Next Strings Attached: May 7, 6:15 PM

In the March/April AJ News, Rav Shai discussed in his article his proposal to sunset the second day of Jewish holidays. We will be holding the second of two Town Halls so that congregants can air their views on the topic. It will be held on Wednesday evening, May 5, at 7:30 PM. No need to register; Zoom info the meeting is below.

By computer: https://zoom.us/j/94290250658?pwd=RnRUNDcxTG9DQms4bm9oQm1LVVl6UT09

Passcode: townhall (all lower case)

Unplug from a busy week with an acoustic Shabbat service led by Hazzan Howard Glantz with familiar tunes that will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart. For all ages, from babies to bubbies. Zoom in with your friends for this relaxed, casual, and enjoyable service! Please plan to join us! Zoom info:

By computer: https://zoom.us/j/97054037610

By phone: Please dial 929.436.2866 or 301.715.8592

Meeting ID: 970 5403 7610 (Password required)

Next Strings Attached: June 4. 6:15 PM

Join our confirmands as we celebrate their achievement!

By computer: https://zoom.us/j/97054037610

By phone: Please dial 929.436.2866 or 301.715.8592

Meeting ID: 970 5403 7610 (Password required)

Let’s put on our aprons and get cooking! In celebration of Shavuot, we will virtually learn how to make Sephardic dairy dishes from an Israeli chef. On the menu will be Israeli salad, bourekas and malabi. Click here to register.

In 2017, white supremacists meticulously planned and carried out a violent attack on Charlottesville that resulted in dozens of injuries and the death of Heather Heyer. Join Integrity First for America Executive Director Amy Spitalnick and Regional Director of ADL Philadelphia Shira Goodman for a conversation about how we can hold these violent extremists accountable — starting with IFA’s Charlottesville lawsuit, Sines v. Kessler, which takes on the leaders of this violent movement and heads to trial this fall. Click here to register.

Let’s virtually celebrate Shavuot with a night of learning. You will have the ability to choose from a lineup of engaging and thought-provoking sessions. Here's a sneak peek at the topics: Collaborative Services; Who was I at Sinai? A Midrash-Making Experience; Emigrating to Torahland!; Hasidic Thought in the 20th Century; Let the Book of Ruth Be our Teacher: from Scarcity to Abundance; The Holiness of Forgetting; and Wise Women, Witnesses, and Warriors: Welcoming Women of our Tanakh. Click here to register.

On Monday, May 24, American Jewish University (AJU) will welcome Rav Shai (virturally) to discuss his book Coherent Judaism The talk will begin at 2:00 PM and the cost is $18. Please register here.

On Sunday, June 6, AJWA Sisterhood will honor AJ President Judy Stutman Izes with the well-deserved Torah Fund Woman of Achievement Award. Look for your invitation in the mail next week!

If you haven't yet contributed to the Torah Fund, there's still time! Contact Merril Stup (215.782.3735) or Violet Zeitlin (215.635.1587).

"To Bigotry No Sanction" is a magnificent musical work composed by Jonathan Comisar based on George Washington’s historic Letter to the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, Rhode Island.

Comisar’s stunning new cantata embodies touchstones of Jewish and American music in an orchestral/choral setting. This professional performance conducted by Kensho Watanbe features members of The Philadelphia Orchestra and a multicultural choir representing 17 languages. 

The June 2 program includes introductory readings by renowned historical interpretive actor Dean Malissa as “George Washington” and a post-performance discussion with Jonathan Comisar and KI Rabbi Lance J. Sussman, PhD, a professor of American Jewish History, moderated by Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Sam Katz of History Making Productions. 

This is a free, prerecorded event, no registration required. On June 2 at 7:00 PM, watch event here: bit.ly/ki-tbns.

Applications for the 2021-2022 Diller Teen Fellows program are now open through June 25, 2021. Click here to apply! Know a teen who would be a good candidate for the program? Nominate them here by June 4, 2021.

Master Classes. In addition to daily training and study, CityStage offers master classes with Jewish stars and creators from Broadway and Off-Broadway, as well as electives in Musical Theater, Improvisation, Songwriting, Design, College Auditioning, and more! 

A Taste of College. CityStage participants experience the excitement of college life and coursework and form lasting friendships with a network of passionate teens from around the country. The program culminates with a showcase of collaborative online performances.

CityStage is online, from June 27 to July 11. Apply here.

The Mid-Atlantic Region Spring Conference and Installation will be held on Sunday, May 2, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, via Zoom. The theme this year is "Body and Soul: Moving Forward Together."

Rav Shai's Latest Publication, Coherent Judaism

All of the copies of Rav Shai's latest book, Coherent Judaism, that we had at AJ have been sold. No worries if you haven't bought your copy yet! They are available on Amazon here. 

Kleinlife: Montgomery County suspended onsite activities in March 2020. As of October 2020, they have begun to offer programs via Zoom! You can see the calendar offering learning sessions, yoga, and more here.

Grab & Go Meals! Kleinlife is now offering Grab & Go frozen meals once a week from AJ. You MUST RESERVE at least a week ahead of time for 5 frozen kosher meals, which will be put into your car in our drive-by on Thursdays at noon. Call 215.635.5244 for more details.

Betty the Caterer is offering kosher meals for pickup at MBIEE. They are offering weekend meals called "Weekend in a Box" and you can find the flyer here. Here is the menu from April 29 through May 13. You can find out more about Betty the Caterer here. Stay informed about their services and money-saving specials on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

KMF Food Distribution is a locally owned family business with over 35 years of experience in Kosher food service distribution. Our commitment to customer service and high-quality products have allowed us to be a reliable source for Kosher consumers nationwide. COVID-19 has effected our community in numerous ways including severe interruptions in our food supply. As a result, we are offering poultry, beef, lamb, veal, deli, fish, cheese, Heat N' Serve, and other traditional items.

You can download a general flyer here, and an order form here. Order forms can also be found on their website at www.koshermartfoods.com/retail.

Phone: (856) 444-0143; Email: [email protected]

The social distancing required to defeat the coronavirus has upended our lives. We have been separated from family, friends, and coworkers. If you are experiencing loneliness or know of someone who is, please let us know how we can help. You can reach Rav Shai at 215.992.4112 or [email protected], or Hazzan Glantz at 215.439.5033 or [email protected].

New Weekly Digital Series: “Bringing Israel Home.” Each Wednesday evening for 16 weeks, chef Michael Solomonov (of Sahav) will bring Israel’s extraordinarily diverse and vibrant culinary landscape into people’s homes via weekly interviews with food and cultural figures in Israel, cooking both new and signature recipes live in his home kitchen, and through live conversation with viewers. Watch the show each week to experience Israeli cuisine like you’ve never seen it before and cook a unique, new Israeli-inspired recipe along with this James Beard award-winning chef, right from your own kitchen. Tune in every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm EST. The series started January 13 but previous episodes are available for viewing. Watch here. You can find the recipes in advance of the show each week on The Nosher, and you can also view them on Jewish Food Society.