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Welcome to Tikvah. Welcome to Hope.

The mission of Tikvah is to empower adults living with a mental illness
so that they may feel accomplished, independent, and fulfilled.
We strive to create and support member connections
through social and educational programming.

​Tikvah is a grassroots Jewish organization established by parents and mental health professionals committed to improving the quality of life for adults of all ages with mental illness. Tikvah is a social program aimed at promoting community opportunities. Tikvah focuses on events where members feel safe and have fun in the company of others. Tikvah welcomes and serves people of all faiths.

Socialize. You belong here. You are not alone, get the support you need, right here, right now.

We reduce isolation, increase independence, and provide social opportunities.

Upcoming Events

Tikvah Volunteers: JRA Packing & Pizza

Join your Tikvah friends to volunteer and provide a service for the community.  We will meet at the Jewish Relief Agency Warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia to pack emergency food boxes...

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Walk & Talk with Friends @Pennypack Park

Walk the trails in Pennypack Park. Wear sneakers or comfortable walking shoes.  Bring a hat, sneakers, suntan lotion, and water. Meet at the Pennypack Park Environmental Center In case of...

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Tribe Tikvah at Le Cat Cafe

Join Tribe Tikvah for a 45 minute cat style yoga class amongst furry friends at Le Cat Cafe and a 45 minute visit at the cafe.  All levels of experience...

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Larry A. Real, M.D. Tikvah Community Connection Program

The Tikvah Community Connection Program is proudly named in honor of the late Larry A. Real, M.D. The program is a holistic approach to supported recovery with normative lifecycle activities, also reconnection with families.

Those fortunate to have known, worked along with, and learned from Dr. Real knew him to be a premier psychiatrist, a leader and strong believer in…
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Those fortunate to have known, worked along with, and learned from Dr. Real knew him to be a premier psychiatrist, a leader and strong believer in the recovery model.  Dr. Real was an advocate for those living with a mental illness and their families.  Above all he was a wonderful human being.  His professional contributions were… Learn more

Tikvah Talk

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Tikvah TalkApril 2025
March 25, 2025

April 2025

Tikvah TalkMarch 2025
February 27, 2025

March 2025

Tikvah TalkFebruary 2025
February 3, 2025

February 2025

We reduce isolation, increase independence,  and provide social opportunities. Get in touch with us or consider donating today.

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