Activities

Many of these activities have been suspended due to COVID-19, but we hope they'll be back soon!

Below are just some of the activities that our congregants regularly enjoy at AJ. All of those marked with an asterisk (*) are sponsored by AJWA Sisterhood.

ROBYN ORODENKER BOOK CLUB*
The Robyn Orodenker Book Club, named after a long-time member, is sponsored by the AJWA Sisterhood. The group meets about once each month via Zoom on Monday nights at 7:45 PM. Contact Liane Sher at lm5656@comcast.net with any questions

STITCHERS CLUB*
If you are interested in learning about creating Judaic handcrafts, become be a part of “Stitchers.” They are primarily stitchers, practitioners of the needle arts. No special experience is necessary; new learners are always welcome. The Stitchers Club meets in the AJ lobby once a month on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to noon. Need more information? Contact Karen Moses at karedlon@aol.com. 
>>>Pictured: some of the Stitchers model their handmade tallitot.

PROZDOR (COLLEGE CONNECTIONS)*
We want to keep your high school graduate connected with AJ! If you have a child that is within six years of their high school graduation—whether they are attending college, traveling the world, working, or still figuring it out—AJ wants to send them the bi-monthly AJ News newsletter and holiday greetings and gifts. For more information, or to enroll your child, contact Amy Blum at ablum99@comcast.net.

COOK FOR A FRIEND*
AJ has been participating in the Cook for a Friend program for over 30 years. Meals are cooked,  packaged and distributed from the JCC - Klein branch. Recipients of the meals are generally elderly people, living independently but needing assistance with shopping and meal preparation. AJ has three Cook for a Friend groups each month; two on Monday evenings, and one on Tuesday mornings. Helpful hands are always appreciated for a variety of tasks. No particular cooking skills required. Contact  Sue at 215.680.7112 or azuresue@aol.com for information about the group. 

HELEN FOX SEMI-ANNUAL CLOTHING DRIVE*
Twice a year, in fall and spring, AJ mounts a clothing drive to collect lightly used clothing, linens, and shoes for charity. Bring your unwanted items to AJ during the clothing drive week and they will be picked up by a philanthropic group. To find out when the next clothing drive is being held, call the synagogue at 215.635.6611. 

AJ RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Three or four times per year, AJ welcomes the Red Cross to collect blood. Contact the AJ office at 215.635.6611 or the Red Cross website to see when the next drive is being held.

ISRAELI DANCING
On Tuesdays, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, we meet for Israeli dancing in the Orleans Auditorium! Join us! If interested contact Susan Novack at Susan@novack.net.