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Afternoon and Substitute Teachers Wanted!
Do you love children? We have a wonderful opportunity for you! Join our Early Childhood Staff as an afternoon (3:00 PM to 5:30 PM) and/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!
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Rav Hazzan Glantz is looking for volunteers to join him at the Delaware Valley Veterans home for a High Holy Service on Thursday, October 10 at 5:30 PM. Contact him for more information at hglantz@gmail.com or 215.635.6611, ext. 122.
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REMINDER: The last day to order etrogim and lulavim for Sukkot is Monday, October 7! Call the office at 215.635.6611 to order. Small, $43. Large, $50.
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Break the Fast
Saturday, October 12 at approximately 7:30 PM
We're sorry…all seats are filled!
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Commemoration of the Anniversary of 10/7
Monday, October 7 at 7:00 PM at Shaare Shamayim
There will be a Kehillah program in commemoration of the anniversary of October 7 at Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, located at the Keneseth Israel building. Nova attendee Matan Boltax will share his experience narrowly surviving the October 7th massacre. His story and presence inspires us all with strength and resilience. RSVP is required: call 215.677.1600 or send an email to office@shaareshamayim.org. Please note: Evening minyan will not be held at AJ that night but Rav Hazzan Glantz will lead Ma'ariv after the program at Shaare Shamayim. 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA.
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Sukkah Decorating and Pizza Party
Tuesday, October 15 at 5:00 PM
Everyone is invited! We’ll eat, shmooze, and hang decorations. Bring the kids, friends, and any (rain-resistant) decorations that you’d like to contribute (original artwork encouraged)! Fun crafts for kids and grownups of all ages—making decorations to hang in the sukkah. BYOL (bring your own 6-foot ladder if you have one). We’ll have a few. Preschool families welcome! (All children must be accompanied by a parent.) Registration not necessary. Proudly sponsored by AJWA Sisterhood.
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Dinners in the Sukkah
Wednesday, October 16 to Tuesday, October 22
Throughout the week of Sukkot, we’ll be celebrating the holiday by gathering inside AJ’s sukkah and having dinner! See the offerings for each night below. All dinners will begin at 6:00 PM, followed by the evening service at 7:00 PM, except where noted. You can learn more about the dinners on our High Holiday 5785 landing page, or click here to register. Please RSVP no later than October 11.
Please note that on Sunday, October 20, our special guest will be Zoe Marks, a Captain in the IDF in the Etzion Region. She is currently an active reservist, 24 years old, and born and raised in Israel. Zoe will be sharing about herself, her own personal experience from this past year, and of course, the war efforts from YATAR’s perspective and more. It will be a "Bring-Your-Own-Dairy-Dinner" dinner and the program will be followed by dessert provided by AJ.
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Jewish Federation: One Year Later: 10/7 Commemoration Service and Program
Sunday, October 27 at 1:30 PM hosted by Har Zion
Join us to honor the victims, share messages of hope and resilience and unite as a community. Your presence and participation will make a meaningful difference. Israel has declared that the Hamas attack and massacre will be remembered annually on the 24th day of the Hebrew month, Tishrei. While this will also be our community's annual remembrance date, in observance of Shabbat, we will commemorate this year on Oct. 27. Advance registration is required by Monday, Oct. 21. You can find to more and register here. Har Zion Temple, 1500 Hagys Ford Rd, Penn Valley, PA 19072.
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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). You can see their October offerings at https://occsp.net/csp-online-zoom-events/. You see which classes Rav Shai is recommending here! 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.
JUST ANNOUNCED! As we celebrate the High Holidays, CSP invites you to join them for an insightful online session exploring our Jewish tradition's unique capacity for facing adversity with creativity and resilience. Can we find that capacity even now? Known for his engaging lectures and deep insights, Rabbi Ed Feinstein will help us harness our historical strengths to navigate contemporary challenges. Click here to learn more and to register.
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COVID AND ILLNESS GUIDELINES:
Wearing masks is OPTIONAL for services. Up-to-date vaccinations and boosters are strongly encouraged but not required for entry. See updated protocols here.
Please continue to register for Friday evening and Saturday morning services by completing the October Service Sign-up Form. Your registration will help us to keep the building secure. Thank you!
ROSH HASHANAH, DAY I
October 2, 3, 2024 |
29 Elul 5784, 1 Tishri 5785
Wednesday Evening
Evening Service
6:15 PM
Thursday Morning
Morning Service
9:00 AM
Family Service
10:30 AM
Thursday Evening
Tashlich and Evening Service
5:30 PM
ROSH HASHANAH, DAY II
October 3, 4, 2024 |
2 Tishri 5785
Friday Morning
Morning Service
9:00 AM
All attendees of Rosh Hashanah services must have tickets.
The High Holiday pew pamphlet and Zoom information was emailed to congregants separately.
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SHABBAT SHUVAH | HA'AZINU
October 4, 5, 2024 | 3 Tishri 5784
Friday Evening
Evening Service
6:15 PM
Saturday Morning
Shabbat Morning Service
9:30 AM
You can download this weekend's
pew pamphlet here.
Saturday Evening
Minhah-Ma'ariv-Havdalah
6:20 PM
REGULAR WEEKDAY SCHEDULE
Evenings
Sunday through Thursday: 7:00 PM
Mornings
Sunday: 9:00 AM
Monday and Thursday: 7:20 AM
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday:
7:30 AM
PLEASE NOTE:
We have resumed sharing breakfast
after weekday morning minyans on Thursdays.
ATTENDING SERVICES VIA ZOOM
Through the Zoom platform, congregants can attend services virtually.
We have three Zoom links for AJ services: one for Friday evening and Saturday morning services, one for Saturday evening services, and one for all other services. You can find those links by clicking here to go to the service schedule page on the AJ website; then scroll down and look for links in the left column.
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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.
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Lifecycle Notices
We are thrilled to announce the birth of Ella Mae Wohl, great-granddaughter of our congregant, Joan Wohl and daughter of Michael Wohl and Alura Johnston. Mazel Tov to the Wohl and Johnston families! Ella Mae was born on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
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.
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Looking for High School Graduates!
Sign Them Up for Prozdor! (formerly College Connection)
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We want to keep your high school graduate connected with AJ! If you have a child that is within six years of their high school graduation—whether they are attending, traveling the world, working, or still figuring it out—AJ wants to send them the bi-monthly AJ News newsletter and holiday greetings and gifts. Call the synagogue office at 215.635.6611 to register your child. (AJ members only.) This program is enthusiastically sponsored by AJWA Sisterhood.
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Adath Jeshurun — High Holiday Services 2024 – 5785
Stay and listen, stay and pray, stay and play.
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We welcome young children and their families to our High Holiday services. 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!
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Upcoming Opportunities for Tikkun Olam | |
September 30 through October 28: Federation Mitzvah Grocery Gift Card Drive. You can purchase grocery store gift cards to be distributed directly to clients of the Mitzvah Food Program so they can purchase items they need from their local grocery store. Find out more on Federation's 5785 High Holiday landing page.
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October 15 through October 22: Helen F. Fox Fall Clothing Drive. Bring your gently used clothing, linens, and shoes (shoes tied together) to AJ! Bins will be on the lower level of the synagogue. Items will be donated to Purple Heart.
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October 28: Fall Blood Drive. Perform a potentially life-saving mitzvah by donating blood at AJ between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Please consider being a donor; the supplies are low while the need remains high. To schedule an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org/. ***The Red Cross is looking for high school and college student leaders to organize blood drives on their campuses between December 15, 2024 and January 15, 2025. Students who host drives can earn an Amazon.com Gift Card through Tango.com valued up to $500, a chance to win a scholarship up to $2,500, volunteer hours, and leadership experience. Find out more here.***
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Do you know an extraordinary adult?
Nominate them for the Wexner Heritage Program.
The Wexner Heritage Program will be coming back to Philadelphia in the summer of 2025. Thanks to the generosity of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with the Wexner Foundation, another group of outstanding volunteer leaders will benefit from this extraordinary two-year adult Jewish learning and leadership program. Ideal participants are approximately 30-45 years old and have demonstrated the capacity to be transformative leaders in their communities and beyond. They are seeking candidates from all sectors of the Jewish community, representing a broad range of community affiliations, volunteer positions, denominations, and identities. Nominations will be open until November 1, 2024. You can find out more here.
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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.
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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.
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Do you have a question about any of the events or announcements in this email? Call the synagogue office at 215.635.6611.
Do you have good news to share? We can always use it! Let us know and we'll include it in the weekly email.
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