RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

Learn & Lite Bites at Kaiserman JCC, Bowling at Sproul Lanes, and a tour of Valley Forge National Historic Park- just a few of the highlights from September. All of us at Tikvah thank our community and provider partners for your continued engagement and support.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Register for programs by clicking on the link below each event. 

The same links appear on the calendar listings for those events on the Tikvah Website tikvahajmi.org/calendar/month/2025-10/ If you need assistance registering for a program contact us office@tikvahajmi.org or 215.832.0671.

Friends & Family: Coffee with Rabbi Sandi Berliner, MSW

Tuesday October 21 | 10:00 – 11:00 am

Discussion group for friends or family members of those with the lived experience of mental illness. Rabbi Sandi Berliner, MSW, will facilitate this opportunity to share experiences and resources.

Congregations of Shaare Shamayim Synagogue: 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Please register here by October 16.

The Tikvah office will be closed in observation of the following holidays:

Yom Kippur - October 1 & 2

Sukkot - October 7 & 8

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah - October 14 & 15

COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE AREA

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Walk

Sunday, October 5 | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts: 5201 Parkside Avenue, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Suicide prevention starts with everyday heroes like you. Connect With Others and Save Lives.

These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost. Register today and be part of the movement.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention uses you donations to fund research for suicide prevention, create and distribute educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.

For more information, including registration, visit 

afspwalks.donordrive.com/PhillyWalk

NAMI Bucks County - 2025 Stride 5K Walk for Mental Health

Sunday, October 5 | 1:00 pm

Warminster Community Park 350 East Bristol Road, Warminster, PA

We envision a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. On Sunday, October 5, 2025, join hundreds of supporters as we unite and walk to raise awareness, to end the stigma that surrounds mental health, and to raise the funds necessary to make our mission and vision a reality. Recovery is possible for individuals living with mental illness, and we provide the necessary education and support to allow anyone to find hope and recovery as a complement to treatment and other supportive services.

Additional information, including registration: namistride.org

NAMI Walks Philly 2025

Saturday, October 18 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friends Hospital:  4641 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19124

Together, we are strong enough to lift hope.

Together, we are NAMIWalks.  

It will take all of us to demand victory over mental illness. That’s why we provide a safe space at NAMIWalks in everything we do, for everyone who joins our mission. In fact, we embrace it. We invite you to take the walk of your life – with NAMIWalks. Each participant will stand by you and walk by your side, every step of the way. Together, we will make a powerful change in our community. “Mental Health for All,” here we come.

For more information, including registration, visit 

www.namiwalks.org/philly

Wellness Wednesday

Wednesday, October 22 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm

NAMI Montgomery County hosts Wellness Wednesday the last Wednesday of the month at the NAMI MontCo Office It is a time for people to connect in a safe environment.

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Laurel house will present on how to help a loved one in an abusive relationship and their services

To register, click here.

For more information, call the NAMI MontCo at 215-361-7784 (not a crisis line) or email office@namimontcopa.org

NAMI Montgomery County: 100 West Main Street Suite 204 Lansdale, PA 19446

HaMotzi Dinner

Sunday, October 26 | 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel invites you to a free community dinner. Home cooked meals, fresh fruit, produce and groceries. In Person Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Seating is limited to those who reserve by calling 215.887.8700 by Wednesday, October 22 to participate in dinner or to volunteer.



Keneseth Israel: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Using SEPTA? Bus Line 55 or 7, Regional Rail, Jenkintown Stop.

GRANTS & SPONSORSHIPS

Please click their logos to learn more

GRANTS

Mark Braverman

Charities of Lewis J. Hoch

and Family

Nadine Hoch

Memorial Fund

Neen Davis

Passover League

Anna T. Jeanes Foundation

Community Grant

Paul Lichtman

Philadelphia Activities Fund,

City Council District 6, Councilman Michael Driscoll

City Council District 10, Councilman Brian O'Neill

LARRY A. REAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

SUPPORTERS

Freedman & Grinshpun, PC

Ross Shuster

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

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BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

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We appreciate your support which helps us provide

programming and events for our members and their loved ones.

Membership Types

Our Staff and Office Information:

Abby Gilbert, Executive Director  abby@tikvahajmi.org

Barbara Ponczek, Program Director barbara@tikvahajmi.org

Brenda Kinnear, Membership Associate  brenda@tikvahajmi.org

Ellen Levin, Bookkeeper/Registrar  ellen@tikvahajmi.org

Office Support: Irvin Apt, Michelle Bernstein, Elana D'Amico, Sandra Frank, Mindy Freeman, Ellen Gorberg, Halie Hershman, Ileene Jaffe, Blake Mann, Joyce Oxfeld

Phone Squad: Chuck Allen, Irwin Bernstein, Michelle Bernstein, Matt Corchnoy, Jeff Gansheroff, Staci Hershman, Shari Simons, Mike Stape, Brandy Wasilewski

Program Facilitators: Rabbi Sandi Berliner, Rhonda Cohen, Rycki Joy Freedman, David Karasow, Rabbi Ephraim Levin, Marina Zaitceva

General questions office@tikvahajmi.org or call 215-832-0671.  Calls are answered and messages returned Monday - Thursday 9 am to 4:30 pm as well as three hours prior to and during programs.  

Business Office: Tikvah @KleinLife, Suite 122, 10100 Jamison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116

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