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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Registration for Camp Kitov is open! Camp runs from June 9 to August 22. Hours are flexible. Please contact Amy Leech at aleech@adathjeshurun.info or 215.635.3490.

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Rav Hazzan Glantz will be leading the Ma’ariv service at the Cantors Assembly Convention in Galloway, NJ on Tuesday, May 20. You can purchase tickets for the preceding concert at https://tinyurl.com/cantors2025.

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We're busy putting together the printed calendar for 5786! If you would like to list a birthday, anniversary, or yahrzeit, or advertise your business in this year's calendar, please download the form here or fill out the online form here. The deadline is Monday, July 14.

Adult Ed Program with Rabbi Sharon Brous

Thursday, May 8 at 8:00 PM ***via Zoom Only***

Acclaimed as one of the most influential rabbis in America by Newsweek/The Daily Beast and the Jerusalem Post, Rabbi Brous is a well-known author, educator, commentator, and senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, a leading-edge synagogue and Jewish community in Los Angeles. Rabbi Brous will be joining us for a conversation with Rav Shai about the themes in her recent book, The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World. To learn more and register, click here. You MUST register by 5:00 PM today.

Celebration of the Covenant

Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10

Please join us on Shabbat Aharei Mot/Kedoshim as we celebrate and recognize the newest additions to the Jewish people: Theo Fisher (Elior Tsuriel ben Avraham v’Sarah), Yudy Lantigua (Yehudit bat Avraham v’Sarah), Vance Ragland (Yitro ben Avraham v’Sarah), and Julianne Remus (Eliana bat Avraham v’Sarah). Services begin Friday evening at 6:15 PM and Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. Following services on Saturday morning, there will be a congregational lunch open to everyone for which we request you register. Please use the May Online Service Registration Form or call the office at 215.635.6611.

L'olam Screening of Feeding Tomorrow

Tuesday, May 13 at 7:45 PM 

Join us on Tuesday, May 13 following evening Minyan. We will be screening the film, Feeding Tomorrow. In this documentary, farmers, nutritionists, and educators work to transform a broken food system. The film will be followed by a discussion about sustainable farming and eating led by Judith Rosenberg, Produce Manager and Manager of Farmer Relations at Riverwards Produce in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. Learn more and register here.

Healing Service/Bereavement Group

Wednesday, May 14: ***Please note change of date!***

Hazzan Glantz will lead a service that includes healing prayers that may be familiar, steeped in our ancient liturgy, as well as more contemporary and current inclusions. It will include support for bereavement. Feel free to contact Rav Hazzan Glantz in advance with any questions. Following evening minyan at 7:30 PM at AJ. No registration necessary. 

Kabbalat Shabbat with Strings Attached

Friday, May 16 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 Service Sign-up Form for May 2025. 6:15 PM

Torah Fund Brunch

Sunday, May 18 at 10:30 AM

Join the AJWA Sisterhood at 10:30 AM as they honor Karen Moses with the 5783 Torah Fund Woman of Achievement Award on behalf of Torah Fund Campaign of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. Admission by Contribution to Torah Fund: Couvert $36 plus minimum contribution $18. Checks must be made out to Torah Fund for all contributions in Karen’s honor. Couvert checks must be made out to AJWA Sisterhood. For more information, contact Merril Stup at 215.782.3735 or tantemem@aol.com. Please RSVP by May 8 using the response card in your invitation. 

Adult Ed Series: About Zion, Part 6

Thursday, May 22 at 7:30 PM 

This is the final part of the six-part series led by Rav Shai that takes a deep dive into the history of the relationship between the People of Israel and the Land of Israel. This session will be a discussion of Israel's War of Independence. Please register here.

Jewsday Night at the Movies: Incitement (psychological thriller)

Tuesday, May 27 at 7:30 PM 

Once a month this winter/spring, we 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 the Israeli movie Incitement. Incitement details the year leading to the assassination of Israel’s Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin (1922–1995), from the point of view of the assassin. To register or learn more, click here. 7:30 PM.

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 May's classes 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.

“Bring Them Home” Solidarity Pins

We have a limited number of small metal pins. Contact the office at 215.635.6611 if you'd like one. They are available for a donation of $3 or more. 

Eagles Fans!



Rav Hazzan Glantz is creating one of the best kippot that a Philadelphian can have! You can obtain a one-of-a-kind green suede yarmulke with an Eagles emblem, and stamped inside with “Fly Eagles Fly!” (in Hebrew and in English) and “Super Bowl Champions!” Choose the name by which you wish to be identified. Hebrew or English, nickname, or formal name, and Rav Hazzan will add it to the kippah. It’s in your hands and then it’s on your head. No donation is required, but they will be graciously accepted. These funds will help make possible the same kind of kippah prize when the next Philadelphia team takes home a national championship trophy. Contact Rav Hazzan at 215.635.7763, ext. 122, or hglantz@gmail.com.

Here is Lilly (Shoshana) Stupine, the granddaughter of 

Richard and Andi Zeises, wearing her Eagles kippah. Send in pictures of you and your family wearing yours — or any special kippah—to hglantz@gmail.com. Let us know the details and we will gladly feature you in our weekly email! 

Rav Hazzan is still taking orders after over 250 kippot made and he's hoping he will need to order materials to make red and white kippot in the fall! 

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 Bernice Schwartz, Early Childhood Director for more details at elcdirector@adathjeshurun.info or by calling 215-635-3490. Reminder: All staff must have a complete background check to work alone with children. Please let Bernice 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.