2011
September 2011
Friday 2 September 2011
Fri 2 Sep, 6-8 pm. Friday, September 02, 2011 | 06:30 to 08:00 The Jewish Fellowship of Chester County, an independent, unaffiliated evolving community, welcomes you. Join us for a short, upbeat, musical service to welcome Shabbat, followed by a potluck veggie/fish/dairy dinner. The service is accessible by people of all ages and backgrounds. Time: 06:30 to 08:00 Expected Attendance:30 Location: The Farmhouse at Temenos, 685 Broad Run, West Chester, PA, 19380, Phone: 484-947-6806 , thejfcc http://www.C. Contact: Elyse Seidner-Joseph, Phone: 484-947-6806 thejfcc http://www.C. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Wednesday 7 September 2011
Wed 7 Sep, 6-9 pm. Wednesday, September 07, 2011 | 06:00 to 09:00 Wine Tasting event and sign up for tickets from local synagogues for High Holiday services. Time: 06:00 to 09:00 Expected Attendance:200 Location: Gershman Y, 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147 Contact: Rachel Sigman, Phone: 215-832-0513 rsigmanp. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Thursday 8 September 2011
Thu 8 Sep, 8-10 am. Thursday, September 08, 2011 | 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Estate Planners Advisory Committee presents the Bronstein Seminar for Professionals every year with a guest lecturer, which is attended by attorneys, CPA's Certified Financial Planners, bankers, insurance brokers/agents, and anyone interested in estate planning. Continuing education credits are provided. Time: 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM Expected Attendance:200+ Location: The Bellevue, Broad & Sansom Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19102 Contact: Jennifer Brier, Esq., Phone: 215-832-0528 Fax: 215-832-0503 jbrierp. http://jewishphilly. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sunday 11 September 2011
Sun 11 Sep, 10 am-1 pm. Our September 2011 monthly food distribution will take place on Sunday, September 11th at 10:00 AM. On this tenth anniversary of 9/11, we will honor and remember the victims of that tragic day with a special program where we will transform our deep thoughts and emotions into action. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [more][email][events]
Sun 11 Sep, 1-3:30 pm. Sunday, September 11, 2011 | 01:00 PM to 03:30 PM The tours of Congregation Mikveh Israel, 44 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, PA , the oldest congregation in Philadelphia, emphasize its history from colonial times to today, iits unique Spanish and Portuguese custom and features displayed artifacts and archives illustrating its long history. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [more][email][events]
Monday 12 September 2011
Mon 12 Sep, 10:30 am. Monday, September 12, 2011 | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM The Theatrical World of Wendy Wasserstein Time: 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Location: The Gershman Y, 401 Broad South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, , Phone: 215-545-4400 , events http://www. Contact: Gershman Y, Phone: 215-545-4400 events http://www. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Mon 12 Sep, 12:30 pm. Monday, September 12, 2011 | 12:30 PM to 01:00 PM Lo Mir Reden Yidish. Time: 12:30 PM to 01:00 PM Location: The Gershman Y, 401 Broad South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, , Phone: 215-545-4400 , events http://www. Contact: Gershman Y, Phone: 215-545-4400 events http://www. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Tuesday 13 September 2011
Tue 13 Sep, 8-10 am. Tuesday, September 13, 2011 | 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM Tentative - JFGP Business and Prof. Services Affinity Breakfast Time: 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM Expected Attendance:150 Location: To Be Determined, Contact: Julie Levine, Phone: 215-832-0888 Fax: 215-832-0504 jlevinep. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Wed 14 Sep, 7-8:30 pm. Wednesday, September 14, 2011 | 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM Paula Shoyer, author of The Kosher Baker, will demonstrate baking techniques using three recipes from her recently published, all-pareve cookbook. There will be ample samples for tasting. Cost of the event is $36; cookbooks can be preordered, to be signed by the author at the event, for an additional $25. Time: 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM Expected Attendance:60 Location: Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue, 2000 Chestnut Street, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, Phone: 215-525-4246 , http://www. Contact: Eileen Sklaroff, Phone: 215-545-3841 Fax: 215-545-4002 tikkun36n. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Thursday 15 September 2011
Thu 15 Sep, 8-10 am. Thursday, September 15, 2011 | 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM Tentative - JFGP Business and Prof. Services Event Time: 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM Expected Attendance:150 Location: To Be Determined, Contact: Julie Levine, Phone: 215-832-0888 Fax: 215-832-0504 jlevinep. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Thu 15 Sep, 6:30 pm. Thursday, September 15, 2011 | 06:30 PM to 07:00 PM Time: 06:30 PM to 07:00 PM Location: The Gershman Y, 401 Broad South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, PA, Phone: 215-545-4400 , events http://www. Contact: Gershman Y, Phone: 215-545-4400 events http://www. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Friday 16 September 2011
Fri 16 Sep, 8 am. Join JFRE for another outstanding breakfast event at Temple Performing Arts Center. Temple's 20/20 is a unique and strategic vision of the Main Campus of tomorrow as a "string-of-pearls": a variety of green open spaces formed by buildings that are distributed throughout the campus and connected via an engaging pedestrian circulation system. Join us for breakfast with keynote speaker Ann Weaver Hart, President, Temple U. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Free. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Fri 16 Sep, 2-3:30 pm. Friday, September 16, 2011 | 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM Time: 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM Location: Cook, 253 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA Contact: Gershman Y, Phone: 215-545-4400 events http://www. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sunday 18 September 2011
Sun 18 Sep, 11 am-1 pm. To kick off JRA's newest program, JRAid, the community is invited to help plant flowers in the gardens/planters of Federation Housing's Samuel Tabas Apartments. You can bring your own flowers or request a packet of seeds from JRAid. Flowers can also be dropped of at JRA's September 11th distribution for others plant on your behalf. Sign up online at www. Powered by JFRE. Time: 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM Location: Samuel Tabas Apartments, 2101 Strahle Street, Philadelphia, PA Contact: Melissa Samen, Phone: 610-660-0190 melissa http://www. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sun 18 Sep, 1-3:30 pm. The tours of Congregation Mikveh Israel, 44 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, PA , the oldest congregation in Philadelphia, emphasize its history from colonial times to today, iits unique Spanish and Portuguese custom and features displayed artifacts and archives illustrating its long history. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [more][email][events]
Sun 18 Sep, 1-4 pm. Daylesford Abbey in Paoli presents a performance of Andrea Clearfield's "Women of Valor Suite," with a newly commissioned piece, "Hagar," written by Clearfield, with words by Ellen Frankel, and performed in a special chamber version. The concert will be preceded by a symposium focusing on the "Woman of Valor" passage found in Proverbs 31, exploring Jewish, Christian and Muslim responses to this text. Program includes brief talk by composer Andrea Clearfield. Time: 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM Expected Attendance:150 Location: Daylesford Abbey, 220 South Valley Road, Paoli, PA, 19301, Phone: 610-647-2530 , Fax: 610-651-0219, http://www.d. Contact: Linda Christopher, Phone: 610-647-2530 lindachristopherd. http://www.d. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sun 18 Sep, 6-9:30 pm. All women are invited to a beautiful outdoor dinner event at private home. Time: 06:00 PM to 09:30 PM Expected Attendance:250 Location: Private Residence in Bryn Mawr, Bryn Mawr, PA, PA, Phone: 610-668-9600 , philah. http://aishphila. Contact: Nili Couzens, Phone: 610-668-9600 philah. http://aishphila. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Tuesday 20 September 2011
Tue 20 Sep, 8-10 am. Tuesday, September 20, 2011 | 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM Tentative - JFGP Business and Prof. Services Event Time: 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM Expected Attendance:150 Location: To Be Determined, Contact: Julie Levine, Phone: 215-832-0888 Fax: 215-832-0504 jlevinep. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Tue 20 Sep, 6-7:30 pm. Tuesday, September 20, 2011 | 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM The American Jewish Committee hosts a series of meetings discussing various topics related to the organization's mission. Time: 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM Location: Call for location, Contact: Marcia Bronstein, Phone: 215-665-2300 bronsteinm. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Tue 20 Sep, 7-9:30 pm. Tuesday, September 20, 2011 | 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM Time: 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM Location: The Gershman Y, 401 Broad South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, , Phone: 215-545-4400 , events http://www. Contact: Gershman Y, Phone: 215-545-4400 events http://www. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Wednesday 21 September 2011
Wed 21 Sep, 1-3:30 pm. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 | 01:00 PM to 03:30 PM Time: 01:00 PM to 03:30 PM Location: The Gershman Y, 401 Broad South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, , Phone: 215-545-4400 , events http://www. Contact: Gershman Y, Phone: 215-545-4400 events http://www. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Wed 21 Sep, 6:30-9 pm. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 | 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM Celebration to launch the Agency's new name and visual identity. Guest Speaker: Jonathan Woocher, Ph.D. JESNA Chief Ideas Officer Director, Lippman Kanfer Institute: An Action-Oriented Think Tank for Innovation in Jewish Learning and Engagement Time: 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM Expected Attendance:100 Location: ACAJE/JOP, 7607 Old York Road, Melrose Park, PA, 19027, Phone: 215-635-8940 , Fax: 215-635-8946, http://www.-jop. Contact: Lisa Licht, Phone: 215-635-8940 Fax: 215-635-8946 llicht-jop. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Wed 21 Sep, 6:30-9 pm. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 | 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM JNF Real Estate Event Time: 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM Location: Piazza in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA Contact: M. Furman, Phone: 215-832-0690 mfurman. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Wed 21 Sep, 7-9:30 pm. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 | 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options- Cocktails for a Cause Time: 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM Expected Attendance:100 Location: Private Residence, Bryn Mawr, Contact: Rana Bell, Phone: 610-397-8688 rana http://www. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Thursday 22 September 2011
Thu 22 Sep, 7-9 pm. Thursday, September 22, 2011 | 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM Opening event for new Gratz a la Carte Adult Education program at Gratz College. Free and Open to the public. Short film and faculty presentation, registration and refreshments. Time: 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM Expected Attendance:150 Location: Gratz College, 7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park, PA, 19027, Phone: 215-635-7300 , http://www. Contact: Mindy Blechman, Phone: 215-635-7300 mblechman http://www. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Thu 22 Sep, 7 pm. Thursday, September 22, 2011 | 07:00 PM to 07:30 PM Time: 07:00 PM to 07:30 PM Location: Cook, 253 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA Contact: Gershman Y, Phone: 215-545-4400 events http://www. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Friday 23 September 2011
Fri 23 Sep, 2-1:30 pm. Friday, September 23, 2011 | 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, former MEF fellow and currently vice president of research for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, will be speaking about the Palestinian attempt at having the UN declare a state unilaterally. Business attire. Time: 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM Expected Attendance:40 Location: Duane Morris offices, 30 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103 Contact: Thelma Prosser, Phone: 215-546-5406 Prosserm. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sunday 25 September 2011
Sun 25 Sep, 11 am-1:30 pm. Time: 11:00 AM to 01:30 PM Location: The Gershman Y, 401 Broad South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, , Phone: 215-545-4400 , events http://www. Contact: Gershman Y, Phone: 215-545-4400 events http://www. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sun 25 Sep, 12:30-4 pm. Join us as we walk together to show our support for The Friendship Circle and create an awarness for kids and teens with special needs. 5K and family friendly trails, followed by Family Fun Fair with moon bounce, pottery station, face painting and much more. Rain or shine Time: 12:30 PM to 04:00 PM Expected Attendance:400+ Location: Barrack Hebrew Academy, 272 South Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA, Phone: 215-574-1765 , walkp. http://www. Contact: Hindy Finman, Phone: 215-436-0622 hfinmanp. http://www.p. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sun 25 Sep, 1-3:30 pm. The tours of Congregation Mikveh Israel, 44 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, PA , the oldest congregation in Philadelphia, emphasize its history from colonial times to today, iits unique Spanish and Portuguese custom and features displayed artifacts and archives illustrating its long history. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [more][email][events]
Monday 26 September 2011
Mon 26 Sep, 6:30 pm. Location: The Gershman Y, 401 Broad South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, , Phone: 215-545-4400 , events http://www. Contact: Gershman Y, Phone: 215-545-4400 events http://www. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Tuesday 27 September 2011
Tue 27 Sep, 8-10 am. Tuesday, September 27, 2011 | 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM Tentative - JFGP Business and Prof. Services Breakfast Time: 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM Expected Attendance:150 Location: To Be Determined, Contact: Julie Levine, Phone: 215-832-0888 Fax: 215-832-0504 jlevinep. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]