Out and About

FRIDAY, MAY 15

Pink Shabbat
The Sisterhood of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel will honor breast-cancer survivors, their caregivers and the memory of those lost at a Pink Shabbat service at 8 p.m., at 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Surgeon Kathleen Reilly and nurse practitioner Robin Bankhead will speak. Call 215-887-8700.

Celebrating Israel
Congregation Or Ami will celebrate Israel's birthday with a 6 p.m. dinner followed by 6:45 p.m. services at 708 Ridge Ave., Lafayette Hill. Join the synagogue in assisting "Lego Man" build Jerusalem from 50,000 Lego pieces. Call 610-828-9066.

Synaplex Shabbat
Society Hill Synagogue will host Dr. David Jacobson, professor of Judaic studies and director of the program in Judaic studies at Brown University, and Dr. Adina Newberg, director of the modern Hebrew language program at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, as speakers at the 2009 SHS Spring Synaplex Shabbat scheduled at 418 Spruce St., Philadelphia. The theme will be "New Spiritual Directions in Our Ancient Land." The weekend will open with a Shabbat dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by services at 7:30 p.m., where Dr. Newberg will discuss the movement among secular Israelis toward a deeper connection with Judaism and a sense of community. The program is funded in part by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the Jay R. Baer Fund. For a complete weekend schedule, call 215-922-6590.

Family Shabbat
Temple Beth Sholom will host a young members family Shabbat service and dinner at 6 p.m., at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Call 856-424-6108.

Congregation M'kor Shalom invites families with school-age children to 7:30 p.m. services at 850 Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Call 856-424-4220.

Honoring the Educators
Temple Judea of Bucks County will honor its religious school teachers and aides at 7 p.m. Shabbat services at 300 Swamp Rd., Doylestown. Call 215-348-5022.

Scholar to Speak
Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El invites the community to hear Dr. Donniel Hartman, co-director of the Shalom Hartman Institute of Jerusalem, speak at 8 p.m. Shabbat services at 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. For a complete weekend schedule, call 610-649-5300.

Tot Shabbat & Potluck
Welcome Shabbat with the Germantown Jewish Centre at a celebration geared toward infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families at 6 p.m., at 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. A potluck Shabbat dinner will follow the service. Each family is asked to bring a pareve or dairy dish, or a donation for pizza. RSVP to 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

Joint Service
The Men's Club and Sisterhood of Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid will host 7:30 p.m. Shabbat services honoring Harold and Charlotte Sampson at 715 Paxon Hollow Rd., Broomall. Call 610-356-8700.

Family Services
Children in kindergarten through second grade and their families are invited to services at 6:30 p.m., at Congregation Kol Ami, 8201 High School Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-635-3110.

Temple Beth Sholom will host a Young Members Family Shabbat service and dinner at 6 p.m., at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. RSVP to 856-424-6108.

Singles Service
Congregation Beth El will host an 8 p.m. Singles Shabbat service at 8000 Main St., Voorhees, N.J. An Oneg will follow. Call 856-662-7916.

Scholar-in-Residence
The communities of Main Line Reform Temple, Beth Elohim; Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church; and the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer will co-sponsor a weekend of learning and discussion with Rabbi David Forman, former director of the Israel office in Jerusalem of the Union for Reform Judaism. The weekend will open at 8 p.m. Shabbat services at 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. The rabbi's topic will be "Israel and the Diaspora: Divided by a Common Identity." For a complete weekend schedule, call 610-649-7800.

Kabbalat Shabbat
Join Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation for 6:15 p.m. Kabbalat services featuring music and dancing at 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. The synagogue will also honor its Chai Club. Call 215-968-3400.

Shabbat Potluck Coalition
The Shabbat Potluck Coalition of Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel will host Shabbat services at 8 p.m., at 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. RSVP to: shabbat.potluck.googlepages.com.

Acoustic Shabbat
Looking for a unique way to end the week? Join Congregation Beth Am Israel for an acoustic Shabbat service at 6 p.m., at 1301 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley. RSVP 610-667-1651.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

Mazel Tots
Bring toddlers to "Mazel Tots" services at Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County, 2909 Bristol Rd., Bensalem. The 11 a.m. service includes "The Toda Corner," a puppet theater with Marsha Parsha and Rabbi Rocky, a Torah parade and storytime. Call 215-752-3468.

Lunch and Learn
Rabbi Vivie Mayer will present a 9:30 a.m. talk on "Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death and Back" at Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. To make lunch reservations, call 215-635-6611.

Teen Shabbat Service
Join the Temple Beth Sholom USY for a Teen Shabbat service at 10:30 a.m., at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. For info, e-mail: mkanoff@tbsonline.org.

'A Family of Families'
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel will host a talent show and catered buffet dinner at 7 p.m., at 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Proceeds will benefit religious education at the synagogue. For tickets, call 215-887-8700.

Sunday, MAY 17

Baseball Doubleheader
The Jewish Social Policy Action Network and the Men's Club of Temple Emanuel will host Howard Megdal, sports columnist for The New York Observer, and Robert Wechsler, sports editor at The Express Times of Easton, at Springdale and Kresson Rds., Cherry Hill, N.J. Following a brunch, the authors will participate in a question-and-answer session, followed by a book-signing. For reservations and more info, call 215-635-2554.

Safam in Concert
Enjoy the music of Safam at a 7 p.m. concert presented by the Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Shalom at 1800 Baynard Blvd., Wilmington, Del. To purchase tickets, visit: www.222safamatcbs.com.

It's a Trike-a-Thon!
Load up the tricycles and bring the strollers, wagons and/or other kiddie vehicles to the community trike-a-thon hosted by the Congregation Adath Jeshurun Preschool and Infant Center, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Family members will receive supplies to decorate their vehicles. Snacks, raffles and face-painting will be part of the day's events. Proceeds will help build "Sara's Castle," in memory of Sara Burke. For more information, call 215-635-6611.

Wine-Tasting Event
The Marlyn Fein Chapter of the Fox Chase Cancer Center will host a wine-tasting event from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Rose Bank Winery, 258 Durham Rd., Newtown. Proceeds will benefit the center. Call 215-741-1043.

Roots & Branches
The Delaware County/Main Line Affiliate of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia will meet at 1:30 p.m. at Martins Run Life Care Community, 11 Martins Run, Media. The speaker, Shelda Sandler, a member of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia, will discuss "Tracing Four Branches of the Aptowitzer Family: Where Do We Go When We Hit the Proverbial Brick Wall?" Call 610-544-6877.

Broadway Review
Congregation Tiferes B'nai Israel will present a review featuring favorite Broadway show tunes to raise money for the synagogue and the Bucks County Friends of AFMDA at 2478 Street Rd., Warrington. The 5 p.m. concert will be preceded by refreshments at 4 p.m. For tickets, call 215-343-0155.

President Obama and Change
Join the Pennsylvania/ Southern New Jersey Region of the Republican Jewish Coalition for a 10 a.m. brunch featuring guest speaker Richard Baehr, chief political correspondent of AmericanThinker.com, at the Courtyard Marriott, 651 Fountain Rd., Plymouth Meeting. Baehr's topic will be "How Much Change Will Obama Bring?" RSVP to 610-667-1263.

Learners' Minyan
Join Rabbi Lawrence R. Sernovitz for a 9 a.m. learners' minyan at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Family Day & Barbecue
Join the Blue Bell families of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel for a day of games and a barbecue dinner, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Wentz Run Park in Blue Bell. RSVP to 215-887-8700.

Picnic in the Park
Temple Judea of Bucks County will host its congregational picnic marking the end of the school year from noon to 2 p.m., at Peace Valley Park. Call 215-348-5022.

'Signatures of the Soul'
Join the Old City Jewish Art Center for a "Meet the Artist" reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 119 N. Third St., Philadelphia. The exhibit "Signatures of the Soul," featuring the work of Elsa Wachs, will run through May 28. Call 215-923-1222.

Family Fun
Tzedek v'Shalom will host a Family Fun Bingo Night from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Yardley Community Center, 64 S. Main St., Yardley. Admission includes dinner and 1 bingo card. To save a seat, call 215-321-4411.

'Beauty and the Beast'
The Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy will present the musical "Beauty and the Beast," at 7:30 p.m., at St. Joseph University's Bluett Theater, 56th St. and Overbrook Ave., Philadelphia. The show will be presented through Wednesday, May 20. For information, visit: www. jbha.org.

Editor to Speak
Lisa Hostein, executive editor of the Jewish Exponent, will speak at the closing meeting of the Sisterhood of Congregation B'nai Jacob at Starr and Manavon Sts., Phoenixville. For time, call 610-783-1145.

Men's Health Series
The Men's Club of Temple Beth Sholom will conclude a health series for men at 7:15 a.m., at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Call 856-427-0872.

Adult Education
Karen Reever, director of senior services at the Jewish Family and Children's Service, will lead a 9:30 a.m. workshop highlighting resources and tips to assist adults in the dual responsibilities of caring both for children and aging parents, at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County, 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro. Register at 215-322-9597.

'Foods of Philadelphia'
The Gershman Y will host its "Foods of Philadelphia" walking tour from 3 p.m.to 5:30 p.m. The group will enjoy behind-the-scenes tastings at some of the city's best artisanal food producers in a tour of DiBruno Brothers, Naked Chocolate and Capogiro. For tickets, call 215-446-3012.

Benefit Concert
The Jewish Dialogue Group invites the community to a benefit concert featuring the West Philly (Klezmer) Orchestra and juggler Sara Felder at the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., Philadelphia. The 6 p.m. concert will also include food. Call 215-266-1218.

Ventriloquist in Town
Join the 50 Something Group of Shir Ami Bucks County Jewish Congregation in welcoming ventriloquist and comedian Nicholas Pawlow at 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. For time and to RSVP, call 215-968-3400.

MONDAY, MAY 18

Early-Bird Dinner
The Golden Years Resource Service will host a 4:30 p.m. early-bird dinner featuring entertainers Hal Martin and Joanne Desimone at 4:30 p.m., at Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-1342.

Stiffel Friends
The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General will present a "Senior Crime Prevention University" at a 1 p.m. meeting of the Henny Poses Friendship Club at the JCC Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St., Philadelphia. Call 215-468-3500.

Torah Fund Dinner
The Sisterhood of Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun will host its annual Torah fund dinner honoring Deena Friedland at 6:30 p.m., at 1001 Paper Mill Rd., Erdenheim. RSVP to 215-836-5677.

Celebrating Seniors
In honor of Older Americans Month, the JCC Stiffel Senior Center will host a luncheon with entertainment by vocalist Fulvio Ranni at 604 Porter St., Philadelphia. A clothesline art exhibit by the Stiffel painting class will also be on exhibit. RSVP to 215-468-3500.

What's Hot on Broadway?
Professor Moylan Mills will discuss current films, new films opening this summer and what's new on Broadway at a meeting of the Sisterhood of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Culturally Speaking
Renee Marke, club president, will speak on "Jews in Turkey" at a 1:15 p.m. meeting of the Cultural Club at the Klein Center, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 112.

Get Aways!
The Get Aways Travel Club will welcome Dr. Ronald Banner, who will speak on staying healthy, at a 1:30 p.m. meeting at the Klein Center, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 112.

TUESDAY, MAY 19

Torah Fund Dinner
Ruth Goldstein will be honored as a "Woman of Achievement" at the JTS Torah Fund dinner hosted by Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El at 133 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham. RSVP to 215-635-1505.

Celebrating 30 Years
The Greater Philadelphia Section of the National Council of Jewish Women will celebrate its 30th anniversary at a luncheon at the Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley. Jane Eisner, editor of the Forward, will be guest speaker. Call 215-245-1309.

Substance Abuse
The OpenArms Adoption Network of the Jewish Family and Children's Service will host a 6 p.m. workshop dealing with the effects of substance abuse during pregnancy at the Jewish Community Services Building, 2100 Arch St., Philadelphia. To register, call 267-256-2053.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

Yiddish Concert
The Yiddish Culture Festival 2009 at Haverford College will present a free Yiddish concert featuring songs by Montreal composer David Botwinik at 7:30 p.m., at 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford. Call 610-896-1000.

Theater Outing
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will host a theater outing to see "Billy Elliot" in New York. For tickets, call 215-673-5012.

'A Hero in Heaven'
The Philadelphia Region of Volunteers for Israel will host a 7 p.m. meeting featuring the film "A Hero in Heaven," written, produced and directed by Sally Mitlas, at the Klein Center, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Refreshments will be served. Call 610-617-4048.

On Breast Health
The Sisterhood of Har Zion Temple and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Philadelphia will present a panel of doctors and experts to inspire, uplift and empower women in the latest developments about breast health at an 11 a.m. luncheon at 1500 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley. For tickets, see: www.harziontemple.org.

Discovery Seminar
The Discovery Seminar, a multimedia presentation combining psychology, philosophy, history and computer science to take the audience on a voyage into the why of being Jewish, will be hosted by the Torah Center of Bucks County from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Council Rock Senior Center, 165 Township Rd., Richboro. To register, call 718-305-5193 or e-mail: akrainess@aish.com.

Hazak Lunch & Learn
Al Herschfeld will be the focus of a noontime lunch-and-learn session hosted by the Hazak group at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County, 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro. Call 215-322-9595.

Golf Outing
The Men's Club of Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun will host its fourth annual golf outing at the Sunnybrook Golf Club, 398 Stenton Ave., Plymouth Meeting. Registration will open at 10:30 a.m. The day will feature brunch, golf, a children's putting contest and a Wii golf tournament, cocktails, dinner and awards. To join in, call 215-836-5677.

Closing Dinner
The Sisterhood of Beth Sholom Congregation will host its closing donor dinner at 6 p.m., at 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. RSVP to 215-887-1342.

Stiffel Bookworms
The Stiffel Book Club, led by Miriam Bedein, will host a 12:45 p.m. meeting at the JCC Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St., Philadelphia. Call 215-468-3500.

Cook for a Friend
Join in a mitzvah project and prepare food for the needy at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County, 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro. For details, call 215-322-9595.

Hadassah Nurses
The Hadassah Nurses Council of Philadelphia will host a meeting at Max & David's Restaurant in Elkins Park. For details, call 215-745-1308.

Cézanne & Beyond
The Seniors Group of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will host a noontime end-of-year luncheon featuring a presentation on the art of Cézanne by the Philadelphia Museum of Art at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Travel Club
Ella Fitzgerald will be the topic of a 1 p.m. talk by Lorraine Stein at a meeting of the Wednesday Travel Club at the Klein Center, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 112.

THURSDAY, MAY 21

Ecumenical Luncheon
Congregation Beth Or will host its 19th annual ecumenical luncheon at 239 Welsh Rd., Maple Glen. The free luncheon, prepared by the Sisterhood, is extended to 30 area congregations in the Wissahickon Faith Community Association, as well as community agencies. After lunch, the group will hear Rabbi Greg Marx speak on "The Blessing of Diversity." RSVP to 215-628-2426.

Closing Dinner
The Men's Club of Beth Sholom Congregation will host its closing donor dinner at 6 p.m., at 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. RSVP to 215-887-1342.

Adoption Information
The OpenArms Adoption Network of the Jewish Family and Children's Service will host a 6:30 p.m. free informational meeting about international adoption at 10125 Verree Rd., Philadelphia. To register, call 267-256-2053.

Lunch & Learn
Zionism will be on tap at a lunch-and-learn by Rabbi Howard Bogot of Temple Judea of Bucks County at 11:45 a.m., at 300 Swamp Rd., Doylestown. RSVP to 215-348-5022.

Author Discusses Cancer
Dr. Gerald Smith, author of Reversing Cancer: A Journey from Cancer to Cure will discuss an integrated approach to treating cancer at a 7:30 p.m. meeting of the South Jersey Jewish Singles at Temple Emanuel, 1101 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Call 856-489-0029.

Yiddish Lunch & Learn
Join the Yiddish Club of Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation for a 10 a.m. lunch-and-learn session featuring a book review by Rabbi Strom at 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. The book will be My Father's Paradise by Ariel Sabar. RSVP to 215-968-3400.

Sixty-Something Club
Alvin Hornstein will speak on "Men of Aura: John F. Kennedy, Frank Rizzo and Lester Maddon" at a 1:30 p.m. meeting of the 60-Something Club at the Klein Center, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 112.

Closing Luncheon
The Pearl Landau Main Line Hadassah will host its closing luncheon at 11:30 a.m., at the Llanerch Country Club, 850 West Chester Pike, Havertown. The program will feature klezmer music in honor of Jerusalem. Gayle Frankel will be presented the Hadassah National Leadership Award. RSVP to 610-525-4783.

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Dedication Services
Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El will dedicate plaques at Shabbat services at 133 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham. Call 215-635-1505.

SUNDAY, MAY 24

Circus Outing
Join Congregation Or Ami for a trip to the Wachovia Spectrum to see the 5 p.m. show of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. For tickets, call 610-828-9066.

Trip to Wintherthur
Join the Mosaic Outdoor Club of Philadelphia for a trip to Wintherthur, the DuPont mansion in Delaware. The group will carpool at 9 a.m. from the old Bennigan's, Cottman and Bustleton Aves., Philadelphia. Call 215-673-9605.

Upcoming Events

Martins Run U
Martins Run, a senior living community in Media, will conclude its Martins Run U Program on Tuesday, May 26, with Maxine C. Dalsemer of the Independence Visitor Center at 11 Martins Run, Media. Dalsemer's 7 p.m. talk will be on "Historic Philadelphia." RSVP to 610-353-7660, Ext. 216.

Perelman Gala
Rabbi Joshua Elkin, executive director of Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education, will be guest speaker at the annual dinner hosted by the Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School at Har Zion Temple, 1500 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley. The event will honor Debra and David Magerman for their support of Jewish day schools. For tickets, call 610-658-2518, Ext. 208, or e-mail: abloovman@pjds.org

Closing Luncheon
Albert Einstein Hadassah will close the season with an 11:30 a.m. luncheon on Wednesday, May 27, at the Lulu Country Club, 1600 Limekiln Pike, North Hills. Ken Ulansey will perform. Call 215-576-5891.

Helene's Heroes
The Men's Club of Beth Sholom Congregation will host a Helene's Heroes blood drive at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 27, at 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-1342.

Spring Supper
The Sisterhood of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will close the season with a homemade "Spring Supper" on Wednesday, May 27, at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. RSVP to 215-886-8000.

Something Magical in the Air
Temple Brith Achim will host its annual gala event, "Something Magical at TBA," on Saturday, May 30, at 6 p.m., at 481 S. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia. The evening will feature a magic show, a silent auction, door prizes and raffles, Havdalah and a dedication candlelighting ceremony honoring the synagogue's commitment to lifelong learning. Call 610-337-2222.