Listed below are service times for this Shabbat, a schedule for the coming week and announcements about important events including:
-Israel@60 Concert - May 14
-Parade, booths, food, entertainment, all for Israel@60 in Center City - May 18
-Youth Group to Dorney Park - June 1

This Shabbat
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This week's Torah Portion "Emor" can be reviewed by clicking on Reform Voices of Torah

Friday, May 9
Pre-School Tot Shabbat: 6:30p.m.
Erev Shabbat Service: 8:00p.m.

Saturday, May 10
Torah Study led by Steve Lavner: 9:00 a.m.
Service in the Molish Sanctuary: 10:00a.m.
Bar Mitzvah: Darin Kuritz
Bar Mitzvah: Michael Kuritz
Lay-Led Service in the Klein Chapel: 10:15a.m.
Shabbat B'Yachad: 10:30a.m.

Week at a Glance
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May 11
Mother's Day
Race for the Cure
Religious School Closed

Monday, May 12
Brotherhood Bridge: 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, May 13
Cook for a Friend: 10:00 a.m.
Religious School: 4:15 p.m.
Beth Am Academy: 7:00 p.m.
Rosh Chodesh: 7:00 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal at Beth Sholom:
Preparing for May 14 Concert with Theodore Bikel: 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14
Adult Education with Rabbi Howard Bogot: 10:00 a.m.
"Torah Teaches, Prophets Speak"
Intro to Judaism: 7:00 p.m.
Concert at K.I.: Israel @ 60 starring Theodore Bikel: 7:00 p.m.
Sisterhood Mah Jongg: 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, May 15
Sisterhood Bridge: 12:30 p.m.

Friday, May 16
Annual Sisterhood Erev Shabbat Service: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 17
Torah Study: 9:00 a.m.
Service in the Molish Sanctuary: 10:00 a.m.
Bar Mitzvah: David Frebowitz
Bat Mitzvah: Melissa Katz
Lay Led Service in the Chapel: 10:15 a.m.
Tot Shabbat: 10:30 a.m.

Our Township Commissioner Ernie Peacock contacted the Temple to advise our congregants and guests of new traffic patterns. Huntingdon Road can no longer be used as a quick bypass to Susquehanna Road. Huntingdon Road has recently been made "one way." When leaving the Temple, the ONLY way to access Susquehanna Road (heading east toward the Fairway) is by heading north on Old York Road and turning right at the second traffic light. There are clearly posted "Do Not Enter" signs. Mr. Peacock has forwarded a request from a Huntingdon Road resident to the Abington Police Department to initiate enforcement activities on Huntingdon Road. Please save yourself a moving violation and obey all posted signs!

Upcoming Events
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Imagine our own Cantor Elena Zarkh sharing the stage with Theodore Bikel! Mark your calendar now for Wednesday, May 14 a special concert featuring our Adult Choir, chamber orchestra, and narration by Theodore Bikel in celebration of Israel@60 at Beth Sholom, sponsored by Kehillah of Old York Road. Concert to be held in the auditorium of Beth Sholom, handicapped accessible. Reserved seats $54; General Admission $25/adults, $18 Students and Seniors, $10 children. Tickets available in the Temple office.

On Friday, May 16, the accomplishments of the women of Sisterhood will be honored at Erev Shabbat Service at 7:30p.m.

Israel@60 Parade and Festival, Sunday, May 18, Noon-5p.m. (rain or shine), sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Beth Am will march as a unit from the Ben Franklin Parkway to the Art Museum, along with other Kehillah synagogues, beginning at noon. Go Green to celebrate the Blue and White by sharing a bus, leaving from Beth Am at 10:30a.m., leaving Center City at 3:00p.m. to return "home" at 3:45p.m. for just $5 per person. Reservations in the Temple office. Food, booths, entertainment throughout the afternoon, a great way to celebrate Israel@60! Volunteers are needed to support the Kehillah's Israel Film Tent and to provide a friendly Beth Am face to those who stop by for information.

Sisterhood Spring Supper and Installation of Officers takes place Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30p.m. at the home of Gail Goren. $20 per person for a catered dinner with homemade desserts. Reservations due by May 21; contact Gail at 215-572-5920 or Gail Arnopol 215-0663-0299.

Join the Youth Group for a day at Dorney Park on Sunday, June 1 from 9:30-4:00p.m. Students in grades 3-7 are invited. $40 per person includes park admission and bus. RSVP to the religious school office by Tuesday, May 27. Parents, we need your help to chaperone; to volunteer, let us know when you RSVP for your child.

Celebrate Shavuot and our Confirmation Students on Sunday, June 8. The congregation is invited to join the class and their families for a dairy dinner before the service. Dinner will be at 5:30p.m. followed by service at 7:00p.m. Dinner includes nova lox, whitefish and all the trimmings, bagels, pumpernickel, cheese kugel, danish and beverages. The price of the dinner is $22 per person. Space is limited; reservations by June 1. A Shavuot/Yizkor service will be held at 10:00a.m. on Monday, June 9.

If you've got "stuff" just taking up room in your closet or basement, our Ebay afficianado Ronni Robinson can sell your items (worth $20 or more) on Ebay. You get a tax deduction and Beth Am gets the cash! Next drop-off is Wednesday, May 21, 7:30- 8:30p.m. Questions? Call Ronni at 215-914-0136.

Bridge and Mah Jongg for everyone! Brotherhood has sponsored a bridge game on Monday nights for many, many years, and welcomes players to join in a competitive game, beginning 7:15p.m. Sisterhood offers bridge on Thursday afternoons at 12:15p.m. and Mah Jongg on Wednesdays at 7:00p.m. Whether you are just learning the game or have lots of experience, you are welcome to play at Beth Am!

Old York Road Temple-Beth Am is a founding member of the Kehillah of Old York Road. One of the great things about living in this area is that there are so many opportunities for Jewish learning and involvement. You can sign up on-line to receive the twice-monthly e-Newsletter from the Kehillah