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In-Person Services at AJ
All services will be conducted in person at AJ. At this time, all services will be available via Zoom. Please continue to register for Friday evening and Saturday morning services by using the link(s) below, or by using the service sign-up form link in the weekly email. Your registration will help us keep the building secure.
Service Sign-up Form for July 2024
Service Sign-up Form for August 2024
Please familiarize yourself with our March 2024 COVID-19/respiratory illness policies. We ask that attendees of services and events at AJ review the policies and agree to them.
Orange County Community Scholar Program (CSP)
Congregation Adath Jeshurun, dedicated to the Jewish value of learning for its own sake (Torah lishmah), is excited to announce a partnership with the Orange County Community Scholar Program (CSP). As a partner with CSP, we’ll join a small group of synagogues enjoying the best Jewish learning available. AJ has the distinction of being the first Pennsylvania synagogue to partner with CSP. You can see the CSP offerings for the current month here. Please note that times on CSP web pages are Pacific Time unless noted otherwise. If you register and can’t attend, a link will be sent to you after the event to a recording. There is also an archive of classes that you can view here.
Midweek Mindfulness!
Wednesday Evenings: Walking with Wonder
Are you looking for ways to connect with friends and nature? Walk with us on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM. Meet at AJ in the downstairs lobby. Walking, talking, silence, and nature-watching welcome! Bring a pet, bring a child, bring a friend! It will be a non-strenuous walk led by Beth Shapiro or a congregant. Wednesdays, from now through August 21. Call the office before 4:30 PM on Wednesday afternoons, to make sure we are walking…if it is too hot or raining, the walk will be canceled.
Thursday Mornings: Moment of Mindfulness
Sit and engage in a mindful meditation, deep, healing breathing or gentle movement on Thursday mornings from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Meet us in the Strauss Chapel immediately after minyan breakfast. Come as you are, come from home or work or from minyan. Join your friends or bring a friend for a moment of mindfulness, calm and community! No registration is needed. Beginning July 11.
AJ Bereavement Group
Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30 PM
Rav Hazzan Glantz leads this monthly gathering specifically designed to foster a secure, confidential, and non-judgmental environment that encourages individuals to freely express their emotions. Irrespective of the time elapsed since one's loss, everyone is welcome to participate, as there are no qualifying or disqualifying criteria. A warm invitation is extended to everyone interested in attending these meetings. Feel free to contact Rav Hazzan Glantz in advance with any questions. Following evening minyan at 7:30 PM at AJ. Next session: Wednesday, August 21.
Melrose Welcome Shabbat
Saturday, August 3 (10:00 AM)
Join us as we welcome our friends from Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El and show them our AJ warmth and vitality! The Shabbat service will be followed by a luncheon in their honor. You can register for the service and luncheon here.
Wild Water Play at AJ with Crazy Lazy Hot Dog Days of Summer!
Sunday, August 4 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cool off at AJ on August 4! Bring your favorite water-friendly clothing and shoes. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and bring your family and friends. Get sprinkled, get silly, and make crazy-decorated wildly topped hot dogs! Photos of your wacky creations will be taken. Veggie, traditional, and gluten-free dogs will be available. $5 per person or $10 per family. You must RSVP by Wednesday, July 31. Sign up here. (If it rains, the event will be canceled.)
Rehearsals for "Hush of Midnight" (Selihot)
Beginning Tuesday, August 6 at 7:00 PM at KI
Join AJ and KI in presenting "Hush of Midnight," by composer Cantor Charles Davidson z"l at Selihot on Saturday, September 28! Rehearsals will be held at KI on Tuesday evenings beginning August 6 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Click here to sign up.
Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan
Thursday, August 8 (10:00 AM) (AJ and KleinLife Members Only)
The Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan is an extraordinary group of 17-year-old young men and women who provide a fabulous, wonderfully choreographed performance of song and dance in both Hebrew and English that is sure to warm your heart. These vibrant, young ambassadors also bring engaging conversation along with the spirit and love of the State of Israel with them as a major aspect that is the purpose of their visit to the United States and Canada. Register here.
Erev Tish’a B’Av Program with Kobi Cooper
Monday, August 12, beginning with minyan at 7:30 PM
This Erev Tisha B'Av we welcome our long-time tour guide in Israel, Jerusalem resident and AJer Kobi Cooper, who will be leading us in a Jerusalem-themed evening. In between our readings of the chapters of the Book of Eicha/Lamentations, we will read quotes about Jerusalem from the ancient times until modern times and everything in between. Afterwards, stay for a PowerPoint presentation led by Kobi, showing the historical geography of Jerusalem from its inception on a small hill less than the size of a football field, through the various ages and time periods to the thriving metropolis of one million people it is today. Kobi will also share with us future plans for the city and is happy to discuss the irony of mourning today for the destruction of a city while at the same time residing in it during its most vibrant era to date.
Kobi Cooper grew up at AJ and is the son of long-time congregants Leonard (z"l) and Wendy Cooper. He made aliyah in 1994 to serve in the IDF before attending Northwestern University where he attained a degree in Middle Eastern Studies (with semesters in Israel, Turkey, The Hague, and South Africa). After a year working in Japan, and three years working for Hillel, he returned to Israel where he attended the year-program at the Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies before studying to be a tour guide. He has worked as a guide for the past 17 years and has led recent trips for AJ with both Rabbi Rosenbloom and Rav Shai. In addition to regular tours of Israel for congregations, schools, and families, he also leads both hi-tech and culinary tours and prides himself on creating meaning and personalized Israel experiences for his clients. Outside of Judaism and Israel, he loves being a girl dad and is waiting patiently for both the Messiah... and Joel Embiid to be healthy in a postseason.
Have You Visited AJ's Community Bulletin Board?
We have launched a new page on our website called "AJ Community Bulletin Board." In blog format, we'll be letting you know about things we think may be of interest to you. You'll find non-AJ events that are happening in the Philadelphia community and beyond, thoughts from Rav Shai, content concerning Israel, etc. Check it out here!
