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 NOTE: There will be a Family Service on Rosh Hashanah, Day I (Tuesday, September 23) from about 10:30/10:45 until 11:15/11:30 in the Braemer Auditorium.

AJ Adult Education Trip to The Jewish Museum in New York City

Sunday, September 28

The AJ Adult Ed Committee will lead a trip to The Jewish Museum in New York City for a fascinating retrospective of the work of American Jewish icon Ben Shahn, entitled “Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity.” An acclaimed painter, illustrator, and photographer, to whom Judaism was foundational, Shahn maintained a prolific and progressive commitment to chronicling and confronting crucial issues of his era, spanning the period from the Great Depression to the Vietnam War. His work also highlights his devotion to depictions of spirituality and Jewish texts. According to The New York Times, “The effect is gripping, and feels utterly relevant for the troubled moment we are living in now.” Transportation is on your own. In the registration form, please let us know if you have extra seats in your vehicle and are willing to drive others, or if you need a ride. We will do our best to match extra seats with those who need one but we can't guarantee that there will be a seat for everyone who needs a ride. The tour at The Jewish Museum begins at noon. The trip is free of charge but there is a limit of 20 people. There are still a couple of spaces available. Please register here. There is a Kosher restaurant on premises if you would like to eat lunch at the museum.

High Holiday Program at the Delaware Valley Veterans Home with Rav Hazzan Glantz

Monday, September 29 at 4:00 PM



Rav Hazzan Glantz will be leading a High Holiday program at the Delaware Valley Veterans Home on Monday, September 29 at 4:00. He'd love to have AJ congregants join him as it makes for a fun and interesting experience for all involved! Let him know you'll be coming by dropping him an email a hglantz@gmail.com.

Sukkah Decorating Party (sponsored by AJWA Sisterhood)

Sunday, October 5 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Everyone is invited! We’ll snack, schmooze, and hang decorations. Bring the kids and any decorations that you’d like to contribute (original artwork encouraged)! Preschool families welcome! (All children must be accompanied by a parent.) Click here to register.

Adult Education: Evening Session with Rav Shai Cherry, PhD: "Jews and the American Labor Movement" 

Wednesday, October 8 at 7:30 PM

Charleton Heston didn’t get it quite right. It’s not just “let my people go;” it’s “let my people go so they may serve Me.” The working assumption of Judaism is that we were liberated from slavery to Pharaoh in order to become servants of God. That claim impacts all the laws concerning Jewish labor. We’ll take a panoramic view of labor laws from the Torah to today. Cost: No charge. Click here to register.

Dinners in the Sukkah

Wednesday, October 8 to Monday, October 12

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. 

Wednesday: Pizza and Salad in the Sukkah. Come and enjoy a slice or two! ($8 per person.) (AJ Early Learning Center will enjoy pizza and salad from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.)

Thursday: Dinner in the Sukkah prepared by AJWA Sisterhood. Join us for baked ziti! ($8 per person.)

Friday: Kabbalat Shabbat with Strings Attached Oneg in the Sukkah. Come for Strings Attached and stay for a delicious oneg sponsored by the AJ Men’s Association! (No charge.)

Saturday: Bring Your Own Dairy Dinner to the Sukkah. We’ll provide a sweet treat for dessert! (No charge.)

Sunday: Dinner in the Sukkah prepared by the L’olam Committee. Count on having a healthy, vegetarian meal! ($8 per person.)

All dinners will begin at 6:00 PM, followed by the evening service at 7:00 PM, except where noted. To register, click here. Please RSVP no later than October 3.

A Discussion with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg (via Zoom)

Thursday, October 9 at 7:30 PM

Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg OBE is the Senior Rabbi of Masorti Judaism UK. He is a leading writer and thinker on Judaism. He will be joining us via Zoom following evening services. Stay tuned for more info.

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.

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.

“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. 

Phillies Fans!



Rav Hazzan Glantz is offering kippot with the Phillies emblem! As with the Eagles kippot, there’s no suggested price. If you’d like to make a voluntary donation to your favorite AJ fund, you’re welcome to—but it’s not required. One Hebrew or English name will be hand-painted in white fabric paint, so you can show your Phillies pride with style and meaning. Contact Rav Hazzan at hglantz@gmail.com or 215.635.6611, ext. 122.

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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