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I spent last weekend with 800 of our fellow Reform Jews in Washington D.C. I was there to take part in celebrating 150 years of the Union for Reform Judaism, originally the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. In attendance were the leaders of our movement, prominent speakers, authors and teachers. The weekend allowed us to reflect on the past 150 years of Reform life in America, the many ways it has changed and evolved, as we considered where the movement must go from here. It was good to be together. It was good to feel the love and support of community, especially now. Read More Here.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Benjamin P. David
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Worship and Service Schedule | |
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Friday, December 22 ~
Shabbat Evening Service at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel
Stream Services Here ~ Click the Triangle Play Button in the Image of the Sanctuary to access our Live & Previous Broadcasts
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Saturday, December 23 ~
Torah Study at 9:00 a.m. with Cantor Amy E. Levy followed by Kaddish and the reading of this week’s recently departed names at approximately 10:00 a.m. in lieu of Saturday Morning Shabbat services. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87027424960 Meeting ID: 870 2742 4960
Meeting Password: shalomki Call into the discussion: +1 646 931 3860
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Please note: Our preschool and offices will be CLOSED from December 23 - January 1. | |
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Friday, December 29 ~
Shabbat Evening Service at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel
Sermon by Rabbi Lance J. Sussman, Ph.D. ~ Goodbye 2023: Reflections on a Tough Year Stream Services Here ~ Click the Triangle Play Button in the Image of the Sanctuary to access our Live & Previous Broadcasts
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Saturday, December 30 ~
Torah Study at 9:00 a.m. with Isaak Kruger followed by Kaddish and the reading of this week’s recently departed names at approximately 10:00 a.m. in lieu of Saturday Morning Shabbat services. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87027424960 Meeting ID: 870 2742 4960
Meeting Password: shalomki Call into the discussion: +1 646 931 3860
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Rabbi David and Cantor Levy will offer a special prayer for the safety and well being for those with loved ones in Israel during future Shabbats. If you have a name that you would like to have included in this list, please notify the clergy office (sarah@kenesethisrael.org). | |
Our Sanctuary & Chapel are looped for those who have T-Coil enabled hearing aids or cochlear implant processors. Just switch your hearing aid to T-Coil and enjoy.
Please wear a mask in our worship spaces at all times.
Yahrzeit Note: In order to have us read your loved one's name on Shabbat, please contact the office at 215-887-8700 no later than NOON on the Wednesday prior to that week's Shabbat.
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Come Be Blessed! If you would like to be acknowledged on the 1st Friday of the month for a birthday or anniversary blessing, please contact Anita at anita@kenesethisrael.org or Sarah at sarah@kenesethisrael.org or call the clergy office, 215-887-8702.
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Resources to support Israel | |
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KI Stands with Israel bracelets!
Show your support for Israel!! Now available in the Temple Office. 1 for $3 or 2 for $5 for Adult sizes.
Youth Size is available for $1.
All proceeds go to Israeli charities.
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WINTER BREAK! See you in 2024!
January 8th at 10:30 a.m. ~ Film in the Meyers Library (IN THE GARDEN OF THE FINZI-CONTINIS)
January 22nd at 10:30 a.m. ~ Rock and Roll Jews with Jenny & David Heitler Klevans
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89090839426
Meeting ID: 890 9083 9426
Meeting Password: shalomki
Call into the meeting: +1 646 931 3860 Passcode: 7702401
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We are closed from December 25-January 1! See you on the 2nd! Happy New Year!
There is no better place to be than KI! We are looking to expand our team with some wonderful full time assistant teachers and substitutes. Spread the word to anyone you know who might be interested. Please call the preschool office at 215-885-2425 contact Kelly or Lauren with questions or to apply!
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The first Kesher Regional Shabbat gathering was a huge success!
Thank you to William Saltzburg for hosting, the Mayer family for sponsoring, and Cooper, Jordan, Julie, Zoe, Sami for attending!
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In January 2024, we will pivot to focus on the Not One Day More Campaign, targeting Senator Lisa Baker, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. We are asking her to hold hearings for HB 1018 (Extreme Risk Protection Orders) and HB 714 (Universal Background Checks), two bills from The Common Agenda to End Gun Violence. A full summary of the campaign including a timeline can be found at RAC-PA’s website.
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Are you interested in being part of an amazing team to mobilize Reform Jews and allies across the state pressuring Sen. Lisa Baker to move forward these life saving bills? Email Rachel Beck to learn more about joining our Not One Day More Campaign Team!
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The KI Yiddish Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 1:00 in the library. No sign up required, just come! Questions? Contact Ruth Boonin: 215-680-2112
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Holocaust Remembrance Day | |
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🥘 🍽 Our HaMotzi program sponsors free monthly Community Drive-Thru Dinners with individual packaged meals and groceries. We continue to support local food pantries, the Cheltenham community and the Abington Inter-faith Food Cupboard.
We are now taking reservations for Sunday, January 28, 2024. Contact Linda Roth to volunteer: lindaroth@aol.com
Click Here for info on Community Drive-Thru Dinners!
The December HaMotzi Dinner was sponsored by Elsa & Leon Malmud! 💝
Full Dinner Sponsorship is $1,800. Please join in this important effort by making a donation on our Website. For those that wish to write a check to KI, all donations go to our HaMotzi Fund! You are still welcome to bring non-perishable donations during business hours to the Tzedek Center, located inside our building in the Coat Room (click for list of items). We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support. Together we will continue our work to help heal the world.
We are always in need of non-perishables, reading books, coloring books, and crayons. Contact us for easy recipes! To volunteer at the dinner and or to donate food please contact: Linda Roth: lindaroth@aol.com Sue Fried: simcha1818@gmail.com, 215-327-8065 or Paulette Sterman-Soroko: pstermanbeach@gmail.com, 215-646-7997
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Champions for Cheltenham is an interfaith community group that provides academic and financial support for students and their families who reside in the Cheltenham School district. For more information on the program and for donation opportunities please visit this link: DONATE HERE!
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Please order your Scrip! You get penny for penny! Send in an order to Lynore Eisman: lynore@comcast.net or 215-676-1812. You can pick it up at KI! Lynore will coordinate with Brian Rissinger or Naomi Godel, and they will bring it out to the front door. Just bring a check, or use your credit card.
ACME - $100, Giant - $100, Amazon - $25, Old Navy - $25, Apple - $10 & $25, Pet Smart - $25, Barnes & Noble - $10, ShopRite - $100, Dukin’ Donuts - $10, Target - $25. Thank you for your support!
The KI Gift Shop has moved to the foyer! For Prices or to make an appointment to Shop, contact the KI Office at (215) 887-8700. Monday-Friday 9-3pm.
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Events and Happenings in the Community | |
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The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford waterways are a big name for what is really a rather small stream or two, or three, or more. Actually, much more.
They are tucked in tight, mostly to the northeast and northwest of Philadelphia, and some of them are in the city itself.
Read More Here!
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Events and Happenings in the Community | |
Families with special needs children who would benefit from our Friends@Home program a 1-on-1 friendship, please feel free to contact Laurie Sked, Member Support Coordinator ~ E: members@phillyfriendship.com P: 445-247-5348
Phone Number- (215)574-1765
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JRA Food Distribution ~ Sign Up Here! JRA needs you! Each month, they take on the challenge of providing kosher food for over 6,200 individuals coping with hunger in the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community and beyond. Everything they do is driven, quite literally, by volunteers, helping to assist with packing boxes of food and other essential items, and hand-delivering them to community members in need. Register online at jewishrelief.org
CBS Kosher Food Program is providing nutritious lunches for children 1-18. M-F from 12-12:45 p.m. To Reserve Free Kosher Meals, please have families email Volunteer Onityaakova@gmail.com for pick up. *1 adult per family must be present and provide a home address. No further questions asked.
Roling's Bakery is now delivering to individuals in the community for no additional charge for orders of $20 and up. For any questions, please contact Yisroel Roling at israelroling@gmail.com or (215) 820-0864.
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