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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Please remember to RSVP for all events and Saturday morning services!

Do you know anyone who would like to know more about Judaism? The next trimester of Rav Shai's series, Exploring Judaism, begins on Wednesday, November 12. Please send anyone interested to https://www.adathjeshurun.info/exploring-judaism or have them call Rav Shai directly at 215.635.6611, ext. 115.

AJ Early Learning Center Dine Around Town Fundraiser! Enjoy a delicious meal from Main Street Pizzeria & Grille at any time (10:30 AM – 8:00 PM) on Wednesday, November 12, and help support our preschool! You can choose Dine-In, Take-Out, or Delivery, and the preschool will receive 15% of the total sale! You must present this flyer at the time of purchase. Please have a printed flyer available if you choose delivery (Dine-In and Take-Out orders may present a digital flyer). Main Street Pizzeria & Grille: 109 Greenwood Ave, Wyncote, 215.481.9111, www.mybigslice.com. Questions? Email Danielle Gleason at dgleason@adathjeshurun.info

The World Series is being fought out without The Phitin' Phils but there are still patches and red suede kippot ready to be personalized for you, your friends, or loved ones. The last of the stock in Eagles patches flew out the door after they dominated the Chiefs in the Super Bowl last year. Still the Birds are pounding forward at 6 and 2 and the next iteration of suede dark green Eagles Kippot will sport a new patch as pictured below. The arrangements are the same. No set donation, just let Rav Hazzan (hglantz@gmail.com) know if you wish for a name in Hebrew or English, he'll be in touch if clarification is needed and you will be able to show your Jewish team spirit in no time.

Kabbalat Shabbat with Strings Attached

Friday, November 7 at 6:15 PM (at AJ and via Zoom)

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. Bring your friends for this relaxed, casual, and enjoyable service! Then stay for Oneg Shabbat (lite dinner bites and gathering with friends). Please register using the November Service Sign-up Form. 6:15 PM

AJWA Sisterhood Brunch: “Great Moments at the Met”

Sunday, November 9 at 10:00 AM (at AJ)

The Metropolitan Opera is the premier venue for opera in America. We will watch some highlights and discuss some of the great Jewish opera singers who have graced the stage. Cost: $5 per person. (Brunch following minyan; Program at 10:00 AM) Please register here by Wednesday, November 5.

L'olam: The Torah of Diet (a four-part series)

Four Thursdays: November 13 and 27, December 4 and 11, at 7:30 PM (at AJ and via Zoom)



L’olam will sponsor three weeks of learning related to issues of Torah, food, and diet, followed by a session during which we'll discuss beef consumption at AJ.

November 13: Animal Welfare
November 20: Waste, Disposal, and Human Health
December 4: The Torah of Halakhah
December 11: Discussion about Beef Consumption at AJ. 


The December 11 session will result in a new AJ food policy that will be formally proposed at the following AJ meeting of our Board of Directors (December 15). All sessions will begin at 7:30 PM. To register, click here.

Exploring Judaism

Begins Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 PM



Do you know anyone who is interested in learning more about Judaism? Rav Shai Cherry will be teaching the “Belonging/History” trimester of this series beginning Wednesday, November 12. For more information, click here.

AJWA Sisterhood Art Exhibition and Workshop at JAC

Tuesday, December 9 at 10:00 AM



Join us for a day of art viewing and making with mixed-media artist Diana T. Myers*. Congregants are invited to join Ms. Myers for a private viewing of her new exhibit, “I Made it,” at The Old City Jewish Art Center. The exhibit features Ms. Myers’ prints, collages, sculptures, and assemblages on subjects including “Roots,” “Tikkun Olam,” and “The Shape of Memory.”

Following a tour of the exhibit, participants will be invited to create their own mixed-media artwork using materials provided, as well as found objects brought from home. The cost is $10 per person. Transportation to the JAC is the responsibility of the attendee. Please click here to register.
*Denise Portner’s aunt

Israeli Dancing at AJ Continues Throughout the Fall!

Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Join us for Israeli Dancing in the Orleans Auditorium on Tuesdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM! Just come or contact Susan Novack at susantnovack@gmail.com.

American Friends of Magen David Adom "Philly Gala"

Sunday, November 9 at 5:00 PM

Support the American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) and attend their Philly Gala! Rav Hazzan Glantz has been invited to sing during the event. You can find out more, donate, and or RSVP here. (Downtown Philadelphia location to be provided upon RSVP.)

Mid-Atlantic Region Torah Fund — Founder’s Day Luncheon

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM (Congregation Beth El, Voorhees, NJ)

The afternoon's featured speaker will be Rabbi Nogah Marshall, Educational Director at Congregation Beth El – Voorhees; Bachelor of Arts cum laude, Near Eastern & Judaic Studies, Brandeis University; Master’s degree in Education, Harvard University; and ordained & Master of Hebrew Letters, from The Jewish Theological Seminary. Her presentation will be: “Crafting Peace in Ourselves, our Homes and our Tradition.” (Congregation Beth El 8000 Main Street Voorhees, NJ.) Click here to download a registration form.

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 current 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.

Lifecycle Notices

We are thrilled to announce the birth of Bryce Jacob Kaplain, great-grandson of our congregant, Judy Herman, grandson of Fred and Mindy Herman, and son of Samantha and Mitch Kaplain. Bryce was born on Friday, October 3, 2025. Mazel Tov to the Herman and Kaplain families!

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.

Eagles Fans!



Rav Hazzan Glantz is, once again, 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. No donation is required, but they will be graciously accepted. Contact Rav Hazzan at 215.635.7763, ext. 122, or hglantz@gmail.com.

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 Danielle Gleason, Early Childhood Director, for more details at dgleason@adathjeshurun.info or by calling 215.635.3490. Reminder: All staff must have a complete background check to work alone with children. Please let Danielle know if you can help in any way. Thank you!

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.

Do you have a question about any of the events or announcements in this email? Call the synagogue office at 215.635.6611. 

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