Tikvah

COMMUNITY EVENT: HaMotzi Dinner
2025-01-26 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
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, January 22 to participate in dinner or to volunteer.
Using Septa? Bus Line 55 or 7, Regional Rail, Jenkintown Stop.
Location: Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Lunch and Film "How Saba Kept Singing" @KleinLife
2025-01-27 11:30 - 14:30 | KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19116, United States
Join Tikvah Friends for lunch and a movie. “How Saba Kept Singing” is the Emmy Award winning documentary about how musician David “Saba” Wisnia believes he survived three years in the Auschwitz concentration camp as a Polish Jewish teenager by entertaining the Nazi guards with his singing. The film will be introduced by David’s grandson, local singer songwriter Avi Wisnea. Sponsored by KleinLife and the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.
Free
Registration Deadline Dec. 26
Please register here

CANCLED : Friends & Family: Coffee with Rabbi Sandi Berliner @KleinLife
2025-01-29 14:00 - 15:00 | KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19116, United States
The 1/29 session is canceled due to illness. The next Coffee with Rabbi Sandi is scheduled for February 26, 2025.

Rabbi Berliner is well known in the community and currently serves as clergy at Congregations of Shaare Shamayim. She also leads Kabbalat Shabbat and holiday programs at KleinLife. Rabbi Berliner is a member of the Tikvah Board of Directors.
Free
Registration Deadline January 22. Please register here
Location: KleinLife: 10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116

Living in the Moment Meditation
2025-01-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Virtual program of mindfulness practice and meditation via Zoom led by Rabbi Ephraim Levin.
Free.
Registration Deadline Jan. 22
Please register here

Bowling @Our Town Alley
2025-02-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Our Town Alley, 2912 Swede Rd, East Norriton, PA, 19401
Bowling with your Tikvah Friends!
Join us for a fun afternoon. Shoe and ball rental are included are included in the price. Food and arcades are available and pay as you go.
$10 for Tikvah members, $15 guests.
Registration required by Sunday, January 26th.
Please Register HERE
Location: Our Town Alley – 2912 Swede Rd, East Norriton, PA 19401

Cooking & Dinner with Drew
2025-02-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Brodsky Center, 345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004, United States
Join us for the return of the Tikvah Cooking Classes. Drew Gold will lead us in learning about knife skills and as we make Ratatouille over pasta and a garden salad with balsamic vinaigrette.

This program is $10 for Tikvah members. Includes dinner and beverages.

Registration deadline is January 28. Please register HERE

Location: JFCS – Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center: 345 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Tikvah Volunteers @JRA & Pizza Lunch
2025-02-07 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 pizza lunch from House of Kosher.

Free

Registration required by January 31. Please register HERE

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

Dessert & Dialogue | Peter Wiesner: My Mother Survived the Holocaust with Bipolar
2025-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027
Peter Wiesner will discuss his book Bipolar Refugee, A Saga of Survival and Resilience. Wiesner, a Newtown author has written a compelling account of his mother’s troubled life. In 1939 she was saved from the Nazi concentration camps through the Kindertransport from Germany to England. She later made a new life in America, having lost her family and homeland. We will hear from Peter how she bravely coped with bipolar disorder and the inequities related to social status and gender. Question and Answer with the author will follow. Tikvah will sponsor light kosher refreshments.
Cosponsored by the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center and the Meyers Library of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel.
Please register HERE
Location: Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel: 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Friends & Family Coffee Talk with Rabbi Sandi Berliner
2025-02-12 14:00 - 15:00
Join Rabbi Sandi Berliner, MSW, to share experiences and resources. Rabbi Berliner is well known in the community. She currently serves as clergy at Congregations of Shaare Shamayim and leads Oneg Shabbat weekly at KleinLife. Rabbi Berliner is also a member of Tikvah’s Board of Directors.
Free program sponsored by Kleinlife and Tikvah.
Registration required. Please register HERE.
Due to the forecasted winter storm, this event is now via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2596211564?omn=89829593750
Meeting ID: 259 621 1564

KleinLife February Birthday Party & Tu Bishvat
2025-02-13 11:30 - 13:30 | KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19116, United States
Celebrate February birthdays with Tikvah friends and the KleinLife community! Entertainment by Ayssa Canalichio. Sponsored by KleinLife and Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.
Menu: Salisbury Steak with onions, gravy, whipped sweet potatoes, cauliflower, whole wheat roll, fresh orange, and a birthday cupcake.

Registration deadline is February 6. Please register HERE.

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

Tu B'Shevat with JFCS
2025-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Brodsky Center, 345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004, United States
Join us to celebrate the Israeli New Year of the Trees with crafts, food and music at JFCS Brodsky Center.
Free event for Tikvah members and JFCS Networks participants.
Registration deadline is February 9. Please register HERE.
NOTE: Recent communications listed the time incorrectly. This event is from 1:00 to 3:00. We apologize for any confusion.
Location: JFCS – Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center: 345 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Community Partner Event: Presidents’ Day 2025 & JDAIM Celebration (Family Day)
2025-02-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
Family Day at Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History. Fun activities for all ages. This year, they are spotlighting Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) alongside exciting programs, workshops, crafts, a resource fair, scavenger hunts, and more. Additional information available at http://theweitzman.org/events/presidents-day-2025-family-day/
Registration appreciated. Please register HERE.
Location: Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History: 101 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Learn & Lite Bites - Heart Health
2025-02-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Ave, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Celebrating Heart Month! Speaker is Maureen Krouse. A healthy kosher lunch will be provided.

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

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

Registration deadline February 11th. Please register HERE

Living in the Moment Meditation with Rabbi Levin
2025-02-19 18:30 - 19:30
Virtual program of mindfulness, gratitude, and meditation practice led by Rabbi Levin. The Zoom link will be sent one week prior to the event.
Free program.
Zoom Link: here
Registration is required to be admitted into the Zoom call. Please register here

Tikvah Theater Trip | Bye Bye Birdie
2025-02-23 14:00 - 16:30
Tikvah Theatre Trip: Bye Bye Birdie.
Tickets are $20 for Tikvah members; $25 guests.
Registration with your payment by February 23. Please register HERE.
Transportation assistance available. Request when you register.
Location: Ohev Shalom of Bucks County: 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954

Tikvah Trips & Shows: Hay Fever @Walnut Street Theatre
2025-03-02 14:00 - 16:30 | Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
Tikvah goes to the Walnut Street Theater for a live production of Noël Coward’s Hay Fever. Misjudged meetings, secret seductions and scandalous revelations run riot at the most outrageous of all house parties. This delightful comedy will have you sneezing with laughter!
Limited tickets available for Tikvah members only at $20. Registration with your payment.

Registration Deadline February 23.
Please register HERE
Location: Walnut Street Theater. 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Corner of 9th and Walnut)
Contact office if transportation assistance is needed.

Cooking & Dinner with Drew
2025-03-04 17:30 - 19:30 | JFCS – Brodsky Center, 345 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
Join us for the return of the Tikvah Cooking Classes. Drew Gold will lead us as we make Pita pizza and a Garden salad. Practice knife skills and learn about healthy food options.

This program is $10 for Tikvah members. Includes dinner and beverages.

Registration deadline is February 25. Please register here.

Location: JFCS – Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center: 345 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Philadelphia Flower Show
2025-03-05 09:30 - 17:00 | Philadelphia Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
2025 Philadelphia Flower Show – Gardens of Tomorrow
Experience the future of gardening with stunning visual displays, world-class plant competitions, family activities, artisan crafts, renowned speakers, and curated shopping.
Tickets for Tikvah members are $10.
Registration deadline is February 26. Please register here

Location: Philadelphia Convention Center: 1101 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 19107

NE Neighborhood Dinner @Four Seasons Diner
2025-03-12 05:30 - 19:30 | Four Seasons Diner, 2811 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19149, United States
Dinner out with friends at an old fashioned diner with a selection of your favorite foods. Pay as you go, Tikvah covers the sales tax and gratuity.
Reservation deadline is March 10.
Please register here.

Location: Four Seasons Diner: 2811 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149

Purim @the Zoo
2025-03-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Enjoy a day of fun and joy as we celebrate Purim! Be sure to visit the Tikvah Crafts and Information Table at the Impala lawn. A map will be available when you enter the zoo.
Highlights include:

Costume Parade at 1:00 (Come in costume!)
Storytelling
Live Entertainment: The Bible Players and RakDan
Israeli Dancing
Crafts and Activities

Festival sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Jewish Learning Ventures, and Kaiserman JCC
Tickets available for $18.00. (PA ACCESS card holders can purchase tickets for $2.00 at the gate or by calling the Zoo.)
Registration by March 9, even if you’re getting tickets on your own. Please register here
Location: Philadelphia Zoo: 3400 W. Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104
Parking: The Zoo Garage is at 35th St & Girard Ave. Additional parking at the Tiger Parking Lot, and Zoological Drive. Handicapped accessible spots and spaces for vans are available in Tiger Lot and the Parking Garage.
SEPTA: Trolly Route 15 (G), Bus Line 38
The Zoo is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Purim Festival activities will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Learn & Lite Bites - Sleep Well, Be Well
2025-03-18 12:00 - 13:30 | 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 healthy kosher lunch will be provided.

Our speaker for March will be Mike Misera from the Sleep Center.

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

Registration deadline March 11th. Please register here

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

Living in the Moment Meditation with Rabbi Levin
2025-03-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-09 18:30 - 19:30
Virtual program of mindfulness, gratitude, and meditation practice led by Rabbi Levin. The Zoom link will be sent when you register.
Free program but registration is required. Only those who are registered will be admitted.
Please register here

Tikvah Volunteers @JRA & Pizza Lunch
2025-03-21 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 pizza lunch from House of Kosher.

Free

Registration required by March 13. Please register here

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

Tikvah Walk and Talk with Friends
2025-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Pennypack Park, 8750 Pine Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19115
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 inclement weather the walk may be moved to the nearby indoor track at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Avenue. Registered participants will be informed by email and phone of any changes.
Register by March 16. Please register here
Location: Pennypack Park Environmental Center: 8600 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115

KleinLife March & April Birthday Party
2025-03-27 11:30 - 13:00 | KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19116, United States
Celebrate March and April birthdays with Tikvah friends and the KleinLife community! Entertainment by Todd Horn.
Sponsored by KleinLife and Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.
Menu: Beef Brisket, Brussel sprouts, Kasha & bowties, rye bread, pears, and a birthday cupcake.

Registration deadline is March 19. Please register here

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

Mental Health First Aid Training
2025-03-30 09:00 - 16:30 | JFCS – Brodsky Center, 345 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
Tikvah and NAMI Montgomery County co-sponsor this free training that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This session, provided by trainers from Southeast Regional Mental Health Services, gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

This will be a blended training with about 2 hours of virtual pre-work and a full day of in-person training.

Additional information and registration available here.
Presented by the SE Regional Mental Health Services Coordination office.
Sponsored by Tikvah, NAMI Main Line, JFCS Philadelphia, and Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Location: JFCS Brodsky Center: 345 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwd, PA 19004

Virtual Travel: Road Trip with Rhonda ** RESCHEDULED for May 15 **
2025-04-03 18:30 - 19:30
** This event has been rescheduled for May 15th **
Rhonda Cohen will share her travels to Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Zoom link will be included in your registration confirmation email.
Please register here

Tikvah Model Seder
2025-04-06 14:00 - 16:00
Enjoy a holiday meal. learn about the traditions, and sing together with Tikvah friends, family, and supporters!
Food from House of Kosher – Keystone K Supervision
Free admission for Tikvah members, $10 for guests
Reservations required by March 30th. Please register here.
Sponsored in part by the Passover League of Golden Slipper
Location: KleinLife: 10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116

Learn & Lite Bites
2025-04-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Ave, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
April’s speaker will be a pharmacy resident. They’ll share information about medicine and over-the-counter drugs. A healthy kosher lunch will be provided.

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

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

Registration deadline April 1st. Please register HERE
