Walk & Talk @Washington Crossing
2026-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977
Thank you for your interest. Due to a number of factors, we are NOT having this walk. HOWEVER, if you’re coming to the Bar-B-Q, bring your sneakers as there will likely be several people interested in walking around the park during the picnic.

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Walk with Tikvah friends around Washington Crossing Historic Park prior to our Tikvah Bar-B-Q!
Enjoy conversation, company, and fresh air.
We’ll meet at General Greene Pavilion and return to the pavilion in time for Tikvah Day @Washington Crossing.
Wear sneakers or comfortable walking shoes. You may want to bring a hat, sneakers, suntan lotion, and water.
Registered participants will be contacted if plans change due to inclement weather.
Please register HERE
Washington Crossing Historic Park: 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977

Tikvah Day @Washington Crossing
2026-06-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977
Join Tikvah friends for a relaxing afternoon at the park.
We’ll enjoy Kosher Bar-B-Q, vegetarian options, salads and dessert. Choose your entree when you register (Hamburger, Hot dog, Veggie burger).

Meet at the General Greene Pavilion.

Free for Tikvah members.
$15 for guests.
Please register by Sunday, June 7.
Please register HERE
Washington Crossing Historic Park: 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977

KleinLife June Birthdays & Father's Day Lunch
2026-06-16 11:30 - 13:30 | KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19116, United States
Celebrate Father’s Day and June birthdays with Tikvah friends and the KleinLife community!

Entertainment by Joe Parker

Menu: Baked Chicken Leg, Rice pilaf, Capri blend vegetables, Garden salad with tomato & cucumber, Dinner roll, Juice, Birthday Cupcake

Registration deadline is June 8. Waitlist only after that date. Please call or email the Tikvah office.

Please register HERE

Sponsored by KleinLife and Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.

Location: KleinLife: 10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116

Learn & Lite Bites - Safe Travel Tips
2026-06-16 12:00 - 13:15 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Ave, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
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.

June’s topic: Safe Travel Tips

Interested in learning more about tips and considerations to make your travel safer? We will be discussing strategies and recommendations for getting through the airport, tips for long-haul flights, how to manage medical conditions while traveling, and how to plan your trip to get the most out of it while reducing risk of injuries.

This program is free thanks to sponsorship by Tikvah, GEMS, MainLine Health, and Kaiserman JCC.

Registration deadline June 10. Please register HERE

Location: Kaiserman JCC: 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096

Community Event | Wellness Wednesday @NAMI Montco
2026-06-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Private: NAMI Montgomery County, 100 West Main St, Lansdale, PA, 19446
NAMI Montgomery County hosts Wellness Wednesday each month at the NAMI MontCo Office for a time for people to connect and have fun!
Come join us for a simple but meaningful act of kindness by writing letters to individuals receiving in-patient behavioral health care.

For this Wellness Wednesday, we’ll come together to write heartfelt, encouraging letters for individuals receiving behavioral health care. Your words can offer comfort, hope, and a reminder that no one is alone on their journey.
All materials will be provided. Light refreshments.

Register 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 St. Unit 204, Lansdale, PA 19446

Office Closed: Tisha Be' Av
2026-06-19 | PA
The Tikvah office will be closed in observance of Tisha Be’ Av.

Living in the Moment – Meditation with Rabbi Levin (Virtual)
2026-06-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-01 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
Virtual program of mindfulness, gratitude, and meditation practice led by Rabbi Levin.
Free program for Tikvah members but registration is required. Only those who are registered will be admitted.
The Zoom link will be sent via email when you register and one day before the event.
Please register HERE

Create the Connection Committee Meeting
2026-06-25 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
This committee meeting will be held via Zoom. Committee members will be sent a link.
If you are interested in getting involved with planning this event, please contact the office.

"Dear Evan Hansen" @Arden Theater
2026-06-28 14:00 - 16:30 | Arden Theater Company, 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
Winner of six Tony Awards, Dear Evan Hansen is a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical for anyone who’s ever felt alone in a crowded room.
A letter meant to stay private, a truth that was never supposed to come to light, a life he never imagined possible. Evan Hansen is on the verge of getting the one thing he’s always desired, a chance to truly belong. Winner of six Tony Awards, Dear Evan Hansen is a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical for anyone who’s ever felt alone in a crowded room.
Contains mature themes including mental health challenges as well as strong language.
Tickets for Tikvah and Tribe Tikvah members only are $25. Limited tickets available. Payment confirms ticket.
Please register HERE
Arden Theater: 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Community Event: HaMotzi Dinner
2026-06-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel invites you to a free community dinner. Home cooked meals, fresh fruit, produce and groceries.

In Person Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m.
Seating is limited to those who reserve by calling 215.887.8700 by Wednesday, June 24th to participate in dinner or to volunteer.

Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel: 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Using Septa? Bus Line 55 or 7, Regional Rail, Jenkintown Stop

Tikvah Volunteers – JRA Packing & Lunch
2026-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Jewish Relief Agency, 10980 Dutton Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19154
Join your Tikvah friends to volunteer and provide a service for the community.
We 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. (NOTE: July & August dates are on Thursday.)
Register by Thursday, July 2nd. Wait list after that date.
Please register HERE

Jewish Relief Agency Warehouse: 10980 Dutton Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Mini Golf & Ice Cream @Burholme
2026-07-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Private: Burholme Family Fun Center, 401 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19111
Join us for an afternoon of Mini Golf and ice cream at Burholme Family Fun Center.

Cost includes miniature golf and an ice cream. Additional food available to purchase on your own.

$12 for members, $15 for guests.

Please register HERE by July 6th.

Burholme Family Fun Center: 401 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111

Outdoor Concert @Rose Tree Park
2026-07-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Private: Rose Tree County Park, 1671 N Providence Rd, Media, PA, 19063
Bring your own picnic dinner – Tikvah will provide snacks and water. Bring blankets and chairs for seating.
Music by Chico’s Vibe – Feel the vibe with the east coast premier event band. An 8 piece powerhouse with 4 piece horn section, delivers an electrifying mix of classics, anthems and favorites.
Bring your own picnic dinner, snacks and water provided. Bring blankets and chairs for seating. Additional snacks available for purchase on your own.
Please Note: Venue is not handicap accessible. Venue is also not CCT friendly.
Alcohol and smoking are prohibited. Shows are weather permitting. Registrants will be contacted by email or phone if the event is canceled by the township.
Free event, advance registration required.
Please register HERE

Rose Tree Park: 1671 N Providence Rd, Media, PA 19063

Tribe Tikvah: Jewish Support & Recovery Discussion
2026-07-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
Join Tribe 12 and Tikvah members in their 20s and 30s for a community-led, open, and inclusive conversation exploring Jewish recovery and how we can build a supportive community together.
We will be reading from Rabbi Shais Taub’s “God of our Understanding: Jewish Spirituality and Recovery from Addiction.” You are welcome to bring your own copy if you have one, but we will provide all materials.
We welcome people navigating all forms of addiction and recovery, as well as those who are recovery-curious, sober-curious, recovery adjacent, supporting someone in recovery, or interested in a Jewish recovery community — even if you don’t personally identify as having an addiction.
Snacks will be provided!
Please register HERE
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History: 101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Beat the Heat Summer Film Series: "The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob"
2026-07-15 11:30 - 14:30 | Private: Congregation Beth Am Israel, 1301 Hagys Ford Rd, Penn Valley, PA, 19072
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob, 1973
French-Italian comedy film directed by Gérard Oury, starring Louis de Funès and Claude Giraud. It follows a bigoted businessman and a kidnapped revolutionist who disguise themselves as rabbis to escape from assassins. One of de Funès’ most popular and iconic movies, it has become a cult classic. It is a French Comedy and may have subtitles.
Join us for a kosher dairy lunch at 11:30 am, followed by a film and discussion with Ruth Anolik.
$13 includes lunch, film, and discussion.
Please register HERE by July 8.
This is part of Gems at the J | Beat the Heat Summer Film Series
Congregation Beth Am Israel: 1301 Hagys Ford Rd, Penn Valley, PA 19072 (Bala Cynwyd area)

Community Event | Wellness Wednesday @NAMI MontCo
2026-07-15 12:00 - 14:00 | PA
NAMI Montgomery County hosts Wellness Wednesday each month at the NAMI MontCo Office for a time for people to connect and have fun!
Wellness Wednesday Indoor Summer Picnic with wellness crafts and pizza!
Join us this Wellness Wednesday for an Indoor Summer Picnic designed to help you unwind, recharge, and reconnect. Enjoy a cozy picnic atmosphere, minus the heat, while you explore hands‑on wellness crafts that spark creativity and calm. We’ll also have plenty of delicious pizza to share, making this the perfect midweek break to nourish your mind, body, and community.
Come as you are and leave feeling refreshed.
Please register 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 St. Unit 204, Lansdale, PA 19446

Weitzman Museum Tour (First Salute Exhibit)
2026-07-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
Tikvah Trip to the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History’s landmark exhibition marking America’s 250th. This exhibit will take you on an adventure through America’s fight for freedom as you’ve never seen it before—where Jewish faith, courage, and persecution collided on the high seas to change the course of history.

After the tour we will go together to nearby Franklin Fountain Ice Cream for hand dipped treats!

$25 includes the tour and transportation from neighborhood pick up locations. Ice Cream is pay as you go.
Limited space, reservations required in advance.

Please register HERE by July 12.

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History: 101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The Franklin Fountain: 116 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 << You can use this as pickup point for CCT or Uber pick-up.

Let's Get Crafty!
2026-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 | PA
Tikvah members enjoy Arts & Crafts guided by Art Instructor David Karasow.
Supplies, water, and snacks will be provided.
Cost is $10 for members and non-members
Please register HERE by July 18th
KleinLife: 10100 Jamison Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19116

Community Event | HaMotzi Dinner
2026-07-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel invites you to a free community dinner. Home cooked meals, fresh fruit, produce and groceries.

In Person Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m.
Seating is limited to those who reserve by calling 215.887.8700 by Wednesday, July 22nd to participate in dinner or to volunteer.

Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel: 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Using Septa? Bus Line 55 or 7, Regional Rail, Jenkintown Stop

Friends & Family Discussion Group
2026-07-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027, United States
Discussion group for friends and family members of those with the lived experience of mental illness.
Rabbi Sandi Berliner, MSW, will facilitate this opportunity to share experiences and resources. Discover new insights and connect with others dedicated to fostering independence and integration. Together, we create a tapestry of support and empowerment. Your voice and experience matter.
Rabbi Berliner is well known in the community. She currently is the Rabbi at Congregations of Shaare Shamayim and leads Oneg Shabbat weekly at KleinLife. Rabbi Berliner is also a member of Tikvah’s Board of Directors.
Please register HERE or call the office at 215-832-0671.
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim Synagogue: 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027

KleinLife July Birthday Lunch
2026-07-28 11:30 - 13:30 | KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19116, United States
Celebrate July birthdays with Tikvah friends and the KleinLife community!

Entertainment by Phyllis Shapel – “Love Songs Around the World”

Menu: Beef brisket with onion gravy, Harvard beets, Kasha and bowties, Rye bread, Cinnamon apple sauce, Birthday cake

Registration deadline is July 20. Waitlist only after that date. Please call or email the Tikvah office.

Please register HERE

Sponsored by KleinLife and Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.

Location: KleinLife: 10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116

Tikvah Membership Picnic @Alverthorpe Park
2026-08-02 12:00 - 14:30 | Alverthorpe Park, 498 Forest Avenue, Jenkintown, 19046, United States
Join us for our annual Membership Picnic!
A stress free day in the park with Tikvah friends old & new! Games, music, food, and more!
Kosher bar-b-q (hot dog, hamburger, veggie burger), salads, snacks, and deserts.
Free event for Tikvah members. $10 for guests
If you have a question about your current membership status, email brenda@tikvahajmi.org.
Register HERE by July 27.
Alverthorpe Park: 875 Fox Chase Road Jenkintown, PA 19046
Use the above address for the entrance and parking nearest to the pavilion.

Beat the Heat Summer Film Series
2026-08-05 11:30 - 14:30 | PA
“The Frisco Kid,” 1979
Rabbi Avram Belinsky (Gene Wilder) lands in Philadelphia intending to travel to San Francisco, where he plans on starting a synagogue. Quickly relieved of his belongings by a group of con artists, Avram optimistically sets out alone on foot toward the Wild West. He gets into one scrape after another until he is rescued, in a way, by a compassionate horseman named Tommy Lillard (Harrison Ford). Unfortunately, Tommy may not be quite as heroic as he seems, and it is still a long way to California.

Join us for a kosher lunch at 11:30 am, followed by a film and discussion with Ruth Anolik.
$13 includes lunch, film, and discussion.
Please register HERE by July 29.
This is part of Gems at the J | Beat the Heat Summer Film Series

Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El: 1001 Remington Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096

Kaiserman Pool Party
2026-08-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Ave, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Come swim to your hearts content at Kaiserman’s outdoor pool.
Bring your own towel and sunscreen. Water and snacks provided. Rain date is Sunday, August 16.
Cost is $12 for members or $18 for guests.
Please register HERE by August 3.

Kaiserman JCC: 45 Haverford Rd, Penn Wynne, PA 19096

Community Event: Israeli Scouts @Shaare Shamayim
2026-08-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027, United States
Israeli Scouts are coming to Shaare Shamayim!
Featuring a Pay-As-You-Wish pasta dinner at 5:45 pm.
The show will follow at 7:00 pm. There is no charge for the show.
RSVP for one or both by calling 215-677-1600 or by email office@shaareshamayim.org

Congreations of Shaare Shamayim: 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027

Tribe Tikvah: Goat Feeding & Yoga (Canceled)
2026-08-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Horse and Goat Yoga, 1537 Dillon Rd., Maple Glen, PA, 19002
Due to lack of interest, this event has been canceled. Please see our Tribe Tikvah page for events that are specifically for people in their 20’s and 30’s. We’re happy to have you at any of our other events as well! If you have any questions, please email office@tikvahajmi.org.
— Canceled —
Join Tribe Tikvah & Tribe 12 for an evening of yoga and goats! Cuddle rescued baby goats as they join in on the fun!
One hour of guided goat yoga followed by 30 minutes of cuddle and bottle feeding time with the goats.
$15. Space is limited; payment confirms your spot.
Please register HERE

Tribe Tikvah | A Mental Wellness Community is our community engagement section for those in their 20s and 30s. We facilitate social events and we facilitate stress free opportunities to meet new people while enjoying and exploring the greater Philadelphia area. Some events are offered in partnership with Tribe 12.
Horse and Goat Yoga: 1537 Dillon Rd., Maple Glen, PA 19002

Forbidden Drive Walk & Ice Cream
2026-08-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Forbidden Drive, 200 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128
Forbidden Drive was named Trail of the Year in 2018 by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and is the Wissahickon Park’s most popular trail.
We will walk the Forbidden Drive Walk trail for approximately 1 hour, then gather together for ice cream at Bruno’s (a few minutes walk from the trail head).
Walk is free. Ice cream is pay as you go.
Register HERE by August 9th.
Parking is available across the street from Bruno’s Restaurant
If you are taking public transportation, the trail can be accessed from SEPTA’s Regional Rail Manayunk/Norristown Line or Chestnut Hill East Line, in addition to the Wissahickon Transit Center or the 51 Bus
Bruno’s Restaurant: 9800 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Pool Party: Rain Date
2026-08-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Ave, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Rain Date in case the August 9th Pool Party at Kaiserman JCC is cancelled due to rain.
Registration link will be provided if this date is needed.

KleinLife August Birthdays Lunch
2026-08-18 11:30 - 13:30 | KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19116, United States
Celebrate August birthdays with Tikvah friends and the KleinLife community!

Entertainment by Vic & Bridgette!

Menu: Bagel, cream cheese, Lox, Tomato slices, cucumber slices, onion slices, Whole egg, health salad; Apple juice, carrot cake.

Registration deadline is August 10. Wait list only after that date. Please call or email the Tikvah office.

Please register HERE

Sponsored by KleinLife and Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.

Location: KleinLife: 10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116
