Donations

If you'd like to make a donation to AJ, you can make a donation online, on our website. Or, you can click here to download a donation form.

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Are there things you love about AJ that you want people to know about? Here are two places to spread the word! Please consider writing an online review about your experiences here.

To post a Google review: 1) Enter "www.google.com" into your browser. 2) Enter "Congregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park" into the Search bar. 3) When the responses appear, a Google summary of AJ should appear at the right side of your screen. 4) Scroll down to "Reviews." 5) Click on "Write a Review."

To post a Yelp review: 1) Enter "www.yelp.com" into your browser. 2) Enter "Congregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park" into the Search bar. 3) Beneath "Select the business you'd like to review, click on Congregation Adath Jeshurun. 4) Enter your review in the box and click on "Post review."

AJ Bereavement Group

Wednesday, January 15 at 7:30 PM

Rav Hazzan Glantz leads this monthly gathering specifically designed to foster a secure, confidential, and non-judgmental environment that encourages individuals to freely express their emotions. Irrespective of the time elapsed since one's loss, everyone is welcome to participate, as there are no qualifying or disqualifying criteria. A warm invitation is extended to everyone interested in attending these meetings. Feel free to contact Rav Hazzan Glantz in advance with any questions. Following evening minyan at 7:30 PM at AJ. 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Film Screening

Monday, January 20 at 10:30 AM

Please join Congregation Adath Jeshurun for an exciting event in honor and celebration of MLK Day on Monday, January 20. We have rented the Hiway Theater in Jenkintown between 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM. We will screen the powerful and provocative movie, Origin, written by Ava DuVernay, telling the story of a how Isabel Wilkerson researched the global phenomenon of caste systems. Wilkerson looks at antisemitism, African American racism, and the treatment of the Dalits (the untouchables in India) through the prism of caste ultimately identifying eight pillars of caste that illuminate the connections among those three prejudices. After the showing of the movie, we will have an opportunity to discuss her ideas and its implications. 

Tickets: $10.00 per person; Tickets with popcorn and water: $15.00 per person. You MUST register here, and choose in advance whether you want popcorn and water. Actual cash payment will be collected at the Hiway Theater on the day of the event. This event is open to the community at large.

Kabbalat Shabbat with Strings Attached

Friday, January 24 at 6:15 PM



Unplug from a busy week with an acoustic Shabbat service led by Rav 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. Bring your friends for this relaxed, casual, and enjoyable service! Then stay for Oneg Shabbat (lite dinner bites and gathering with friends). Register using the January Online Service Sign-up Form. 6:15 PM

Jewsday Night at the Movies: An Officer and a Spy (The Dreyfus Affair) (historical drama)

Tuesday, January 28 at 7:30 PM

Once a month this winter/spring, we will come together to watch a Jewishly-inspired movie. We’ll start by watching the film (popcorn included) and finish the evening with a discussion or Q & A led by Rav Shai. This month, it's An Officer and a Spy. In 1894, French Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a young promising officer, is degraded for spying for Germany, wrongfully convicted of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment at Devil’s Island. Among the witnesses to his humiliation is Georges Picquart, who is promoted to run the military counter-intelligence unit that tracked him down. But when Picquart discovers that secrets are still being handed over to the Germans, he is drawn into a dangerous labyrinth of deceit and corruption that threatens not just his honor but his life. Starring Jean Dujardin, Louis Garrel, Emmanuelle Seigner, and Grégory Gadebois. Directed by Roman Polanski, 2019 (France). Register here.

Adult Ed Lunch ‘n Learn: “Woke Antisemitism” with David Bernstein

Saturday, February 1 at 12:15 PM

Join us for a Lunch 'n Learn following Shabbat services on the topic of "Woke Antisemitism" with David Bernstein based on his recent book, Woke Antisemitism: How a Progressive Ideology Harms Jews. Bernstein is the Founder and CEO of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values. He is past President and CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs and former executive director of the David Project. $10 per person. Learn more and register here. 12:15 PM.

Adult Ed Brunch ‘n Learn: “A Constant Tension: The Business of Journalism Confronts Journalistic Ethics

and Jewish Ethics,” with Rabbi and Professor David Teutsch

Sunday, February 9 at 10:00 AM

The free press has been under unprecedented scrutiny and strain in our current political climate, and there is concern that serious, ethical and responsible journalism may be in decline. Rabbi David Teutsch, Professor Emeritus and former President at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, and subsequent Director of the Center for Jewish Ethics, will offer his insights into this difficult and controversial topic. $10 per person. Learn more and register here.

Orange County Community Scholar Program (CSP)

Congregation Adath Jeshurun, dedicated to the Jewish value of learning for its own sake (Torah lishmah), has partnered with the Orange County Community Scholar Program (CSP). If you register and can’t attend, a link will be sent after the event to a recording. There is also an archive of classes that you can view here. You can see December's classes here.

Ramah Day Camp is having an Open House for prospective families. It will take place on Tuesday, February 2nd, at 1:00 PM, at camp: 7601 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027. They are asking folks to RSVP if they plan on coming, so they can account for numbers. Please RSVP here. 

COVID Guidelines

If you are planning to attend services or an event at AJ, you can find our current COVID-19 guidelines as of March, 2024 here.

Lifecycle Notices

We are saddened to share that our long-time member, Irene Blumenfeld, entered olam haba, the coming world, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

We offer this list as a courtesy. If there is a lifecycle event you would like included, please contact the office at 215.635.6611.

AJ Space for Families

Stay and listen, stay and pray, stay and play.

We have spaces for you to step out of the pews when you need a short break. In the back of the sanctuary you'll find a family corner with a bin of books and small toys. We've also created a new family space adjacent to the main lobby. This space is designed to give families with young children a place to stretch or take a break without going far from the sanctuary. We welcome your joy and encourage you to come to services with your whole family this year! We can’t do this without you!

We thank Groovy Hues for donating their time and materials to paint the room! Please consider calling them if you need house painters! See their business card below.

Teachers and Substitute Teachers Wanted!

Do you love children? We have a wonderful opportunity for you! Join our Early Childhood Staff as a teacher or substitute teacher! Make some extra money and have fun doing it. All you would need are clearances and a desire to make a difference in a child’s day. Our Early Learning Center serves children from 3 months to 5 years of age. Please contact Tracey Perchick, Early Childhood Director for more details at tperchick@adathjeshurun.info. Reminder: All staff must have a complete background check to work alone with children. Please let Tracey know if you can help in any way. Thank you!

Calling Out for Tutors!

The Cheltenham School District is looking for tutors to help students with basic skills in all subjects. Over the pandemic, many students lost a good amount of academics and are in need of additional support. Tutors should be 16 years and older. If you are interested or need more information, contact Tutoring Coordinator Toby Grubman at tobgru@aol.com or 215.663.0657. Sponsored by Champions for Cheltenham.

Earn Money for AJ by Shopping at House of Kosher!

For any amount that an AJ member spends, House of Kosher will give 2% of the sale to AJ! All you need to do is mention AJ's unique Shopper Code 6611 and the discount is immediately applied as a credit to your organization.

Any first-time customer that is a member of AJ will receive a 10% discount on your in-store shopping of over $100! House of Kosher is located at 9806 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19115.