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SUMMARY:Learn & Lite Bites - Osteoporosis and Aging
DESCRIPTION:Each month we have a different speaker from Main Line Health to discuss health and wellness topics. A light\, healthy kosher lunch will be provided.\n\n\nApril’s Topic is Osteoporosis and Aging – Understanding Bone Health Over Time with Dan van der Kwast\, MBA\, PT\, DPT\n\n\nLearn how osteoporosis impacts the body as we age and discover practical steps to protect and strengthen your bones. This informative session will cover risk factors\, early warning signs\, and lifestyle choices — including nutrition and exercise — that can help slow bone loss and support lifelong mobility and independence. Gain the knowledge and confidence to take charge of your bone health today and into the future.\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline April 14.  Please register HERE  \n\n\n\n\nLocation:  Kaiserman JCC:  45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA 19096
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/learn-lite-bites-13
LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Ave\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Dinner and Volunteer Cooking for HaMotzi @KI
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a pizza dinner with Tikvah Friends\, also a fun and informative volunteer experience. \nWe will be cooking food that will be served at an upcoming HaMotzi Dinner at Keneseth Israel. Cooking will be organized and led by HaMotzi volunteer Bari Blackman. \nThis is a free event but responses are required by Thursday\, April 16 to participate.  \nPlease register HERE \n  \nHaMotzi is the Anti Hunger Campaign of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel.   In the spirit of community anyone who needs a meal is invited to come and eat.   Watch for information in the future issues of Tikvah Talk to sign up and participate in these monthly free dinners.  \nReform Congregation Keneseth Israel: 8339 Old York Rd\, Elkins Park\, PA 19027
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/dinner-and-volunteer-cooking-for-hamotzi-ki-2
LOCATION:Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel\, 8339 Old York Rd\, Elkins Park\, PA\, 19027
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000
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SUMMARY:Yom Ha'atzmaut Festival @Kaiserman JCC
DESCRIPTION:Israel’s 78th Independence Day Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration\n\n\n\nJoin us as we celebrate 78 years of Israel with an afternoon full of music\, food\, culture\, and community! \nEnjoy a kosher Israeli BBQ\, high-energy Israeli dancing\, and games for all ages. \nThe celebration will feature a live performance by the TLV Band. Through music and storytelling\, TLV brings Israel’s story to life\, celebrating its diverse culture\, innovative spirit\, and remarkable resilience. Their interactive performance blends beloved traditional songs with contemporary Israeli hits\, creating a powerful connection between Israel’s past\, present\, and future. \n$18 for Tikvah members;  $22 for guests. \n\n\n\nPlease register HERE\n\n\n\nKasierman JCC: 45 Haverford Rd\, Penn Wynne\, PA 19096\nIf you need assistance with arranging transportation to a Tikvah event\, please contact the office at least one week prior to the event.
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/yom-haatzmaut-festival-kaiserman-jcc
LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Ave\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Dinner @Suburban Diner
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a Northeast Neighborhood Dinner! \nPay as you go\, Tikvah covers the gratuities and tax. \nSee their website for the menu:  thesuburbandiner.com/ \nRegister by April 22. Wait list after that date. \nPlease register HERE \n\nSuburban Diner Restaurant: 14 Street Rd\, Feasterville-Trevose\, PA 19053
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/neighborhood-dinner-suburban-diner
LOCATION:Private: Suburban Diner Restaurant\, 14 Street Rd\, Feasterville-Trevose\, PA\, 19053
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000
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CREATED:20260214T200503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T200811Z
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SUMMARY:Living in the Moment – Meditation with Rabbi Levin (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual program of mindfulness\, gratitude\, and meditation practice led by Rabbi Levin. \nFree program for Tikvah members but registration is required.  Only those who are registered will be admitted. \nThe Zoom link will be sent via email when you register and one day before the event. \nPlease register HERE
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/living-in-the-moment-meditation-with-rabbi-levin-virtual-11
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Bowling @Thunderbird Lanes
DESCRIPTION:Join new and old friends from Tikvah and COMHAR Open Door Clubhouse for a fun afternoon bowling together. \n\nIncludes lane rental\, shoes and use of a bowling ball.   Food will be available for purchase on your own. \n$10 per person.  \n\nRegistration required by Wednesday\, April 26.\nPlease register HERE\n\nThunderbird Lanes: 5830 Castor Avenue\, Philadelphia.
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/bowling-thunderbird-lanes-2
LOCATION:Thunderbird Lanes\, 5830 Castor Ave.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19149\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Bipolar Refugee: Resiliency in Times of Extreme Crisis (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join HAMEC for a webinar featuring Peter Wiesner\, who will share his mother’s story of escaping Europe on the Kindertransport and rebuilding her life in Germany and the United States while navigating Bipolar Disorder and social inequality. \n\n\nPart of HAMC’s 2G Speaker Webinar Series\nBrought to you by the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center (www.hamec.org) and Tikvah (tikvahajmi.org)\n\nClick HERE to register for this virtual presentation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you would like to learn more about Peter’s mom’s story\, her memoir\, Bipolar Refugee: A Saga of Survival and Resilience is widely available as an eBook as well as in print.
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/bipolar-refugee-resiliency-in-times-of-extreme-crisis-virtual
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T113000
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SUMMARY:KleinLife Mother's Day & May Birthdays
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mother’s Day and May birthdays with Tikvah friends and the KleinLife community!\n\nEntertainment by Minnie Kallen \nMenu: (to be posted closer to the event)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is April 28. Waitlist only after that date. Please call or email the Tikvah office.\nPlease register HERE     \n\n\nSponsored by KleinLife and Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.\nLocation:  KleinLife:  10100 Jamison Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA 19116
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/kleinlife-mothers-day-may-birthdays
LOCATION:KleinLife\, 10100 Jamison Ave.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000
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SUMMARY:Financial Literacy Dine & Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Financial Literacy for Individuals and Families With Mental Health Related Special Needs\nPanel Discussion followed by Question & Answer Session.  Light dinner of wraps\, salads\, fruit and cookies will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nJoseph Carney | Choice Care Senior Benefits \n\n\n\n\nGary Freedman\, Esq. | Trusts\, Estates & Special Needs Law | Freedman & Grinshpun\, P.C. \n\n\n\n\nBruce Sham\, CLF | Director of Advanced Planning\, Special Care Planner | Special Journey Solutions \n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Partners & Sponsors: \n\nRotary Club of NE Philadelphia Cheltenham Rockledge & District 7540 Gundaker Foundation\nJewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Old York Road Kehillah\nCongregations of Shaare Shamayim\nReform Congregation Keneseth Israel\nKleinLife Montgomery County\n\n\nPlease register HERE \n\nBeth Shalom Synagogue:  8231 Old York Road\, Elkins Park
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/financial-literacy-for-individuals-and-families-with-mental-health-related-special-needs
LOCATION:Beth Shalom Synagogue\, 8231 Old York Road\, Elkins Park\, PA
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
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SUMMARY:Cooking for HaMotzi
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a pizza dinner with Tikvah Friends\, also a fun and informative volunteer experience. \nWe will be cooking food that will be served at an upcoming HaMotzi Dinner at Keneseth Israel. Cooking will be organized and led by HaMotzi volunteer Bari Blackman. \nThis is a free event but responses are required by Thursday\, April 29 to participate.   \nPlease register HERE \nHaMotzi is the Anti Hunger Campaign of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel.   In the spirit of community anyone who needs a meal is invited to come and eat.   Watch for information in the future issues of Tikvah Talk to sign up and participate in these monthly free dinners.  \nReform Congregation Keneseth Israel: 8339 Old York Rd\, Elkins Park\, PA 19027
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/5352
LOCATION:Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel\, 8339 Old York Rd\, Elkins Park\, PA\, 19027
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000
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SUMMARY:Tikvah Volunteers – JRA Packing & Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join your Tikvah friends to volunteer and provide a service for the community. \nWe will meet at the Jewish Relief Agency (JRA) Warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia to pack emergency food boxes that will be distributed to those in our community who are in need. At the end of the shift we will have a light Kosher lunch. \nRegister by Thursday\, May 7. Wait list after that date. \nPlease register HERE  (link will be provided in late April) \n\nJewish Relief Agency Warehouse:  10980 Dutton Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA 19154
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/tikvah-volunteers-jra-packing-lunch-6
LOCATION:Jewish Relief Agency\, 10980 Dutton Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19154
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T194500
DTSTAMP:20260415T033325
CREATED:20260319T180951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T191917Z
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SUMMARY:One Table Shabbat Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Tikvah and Congregations of Shaare Shamayim are partnering with OneTable to offer peer-led Shabbat dinners that are community accessible\, inclusive\, and meaningful for all.  \nJoin us for a kosher meal with new and old friends. This event will start at 6:30.  Shaare Shamayim invites you to stay for their full service which starts at 7:30. \nSuggested donation is $5 \nRegistration Deadline Tuesday\, May 12. \nPlease register HERE   \nCongregations of Shaare Shamayim Synagogue:  8339 Old York Rd.\, Elkins Park\, PA 19027
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/one-table-shabbat-dinner-2
LOCATION:Congregations of Shaare Shamayim\, 8339 Old York Rd\, Elkins Park\, PA\, 19027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T163000
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SUMMARY:"1776" The Musical @Walnut Street Theatre
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon at the theater with Tikvah friends! \nAs as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s birth—the founding fathers come alive in “1776\,” the classic award-winning Broadway musical.\nJoin John Adams\, Benjamin Franklin\, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a deadlocked Continental Congress in a retelling filled with humor\, romance\, pathos\, and nail-biting tension. 1776 is not just a revolutionary musical; it’s a captivating journey of what happened right here in Philadelphia! \nLimited tickets available for Tikvah Members at $25. Payment confirms your ticket. \nPlease register HERE \nWalnut Street Theatre: 825 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19107
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/1776-the-musical-walnut-street-theatre
LOCATION:Walnut Street Theatre\, 825 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T131500
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SUMMARY:Learn & Lite Bites - Stroke Awareness & Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Each month we have a different speaker from Main Line Health to discuss health and wellness topics. A light\, healthy kosher lunch will be provided.\n\nMay’s Topic is Stroke Awareness and Prevention\n\nGain essential knowledge about stroke—its warning signs\, risk factors\, and how to respond quickly in an emergency. This session covers practical strategies for stroke prevention through lifestyle changes\, managing chronic conditions\, and understanding the importance of timely medical care. Empower yourself with the information needed to protect your brain health and reduce your risk of stroke.\n\nThis program is free thanks to sponsorship by Tikvah\, GEMS\, MainLine Health\, and Kaiserman JCC. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline May 13.  Please register HERE  (Link to be provided closer to deadline)\n\nLocation:  Kaiserman JCC:  45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA 19096
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/learn-lite-bites-stroke-awareness-prevention
LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Ave\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
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SUMMARY:Living in the Moment – Meditation with Rabbi Levin (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual program of mindfulness\, gratitude\, and meditation practice led by Rabbi Levin. \nFree program for Tikvah members but registration is required.  Only those who are registered will be admitted. \nThe Zoom link will be sent via email when you register and one day before the event. \nPlease register HERE (link to be added closer to the event)
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/living-in-the-moment-meditation-with-rabbi-levin-virtual-12
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T131500
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CREATED:20250826T215302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T200530Z
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SUMMARY:Learn & Lite Bites - Healthy Living in the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Each month we have a different speaker from Main Line Health to discuss health and wellness topics. A light\, healthy kosher lunch will be provided.\n\nJune’s Topic is Healthy Living in the Sun\n\nLearn how to enjoy the sun safely and protect your skin without fear. This informative session will explore the benefits of sunlight\, including vitamin D production\, while emphasizing smart sun habits to prevent damage and reduce the risk of skin cancer. Discover practical tips on sun protection\, recognizing early signs of skin issues\, and how to treat your skin with respect for a healthy\, glowing complexion year-round.\n\nThis program is free thanks to sponsorship by Tikvah\, GEMS\, MainLine Health\, and Kaiserman JCC. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline June 10.  Please register HERE   (Link to be provided shortly)\n\nLocation:  Kaiserman JCC:  45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA 19096
URL:https://tikvahajmi.org/calendar-event/learn-lite-bites-healthy-living-in-the-sun
LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Ave\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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