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Cantor Paul Leading Jerusalem of Gold Ohev Shalom Israel Trip 2020

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Ohev Shalom of Bucks County is excited to announce their “Jerusalem of Gold” Israel trip that will take place from May 17, 2020 until May 28, 2020. This exciting tip is led by Cantor Paul Frimark and his wife Arelene Frimark. The trip’s itineray includes an off the beaten track excursion of the Ramon Crater, a trip to the Negev Desert, Shabbat in Jerusalem, the Caves of Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, and a trip to Tel Aviv. Israeli breakfast will be served daily and multiple dinners & lunches will be included with the various tour stops.

The trip will be led by a professional English-speaking tour guide. Hotel costs are included per adult double occupancy rates of $4950 per person (please add a 3% supplement if paying by credit card). A $750 deposit is requested to reserve your spot with all checks payable to Journeys Unlimited. Cost of round-trip airfare from country of origin to Israel as well as beverages of any kind are not included. Final payments are due on February 16, 2020.

For more information about this trip, please email Cantor Paul Frimark at [email protected]

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Show your Pride by Joining Ohev Shalom’s Third Annual PRIDE Shabbat

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Ohev Shalom of Bucks County announces with exuberance its third annual Pride Shabbat on Friday June 14th at 6 PM at our Synagogue located at 944 Second Street Pike in Richboro, PA. Please join us as we welcome LGBTQ Educator and Activist Jamie Joy for an engaging and interactive discussion on gender diversity, trans identity, and building an inclusive Jewish community. This year’s PRIDE Shabbat is sponsored by J.Proud, a JFCS Initiative through the Jewish Philly LGBTQ Consortium.

Ohev Shalom and our congregation believes that every person deserves love and respect. We welcome all peoples to our synagogue, so please join us for this special Shabbat to celebrate our Jewish LGBTQIA+ brothers and sisters.

For more information, please email Cantor Annelise Ocanto-Romo at [email protected] or call her via the main office at 215-322-9595. We look forward to seeing you at our exciting and musical Pride Shabbat services on June 14th!

 

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Join the Lego Man in Building Jerusalem out of LEGOs at Ohev Shalom

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Stephen Schwartz, who is also known as Lego Man, will lead a LEGO® building workshop at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County on February 10, 2019 from 10 AM until 12 PM.

 

Please join us for this exciting workshop when Stephen Schwartz Man will lead us in building a replica of Jerusalem out of 70,000 LEGO® blocks. Stephen Schwartz (a.k.a. Lego Man) is an Architect of Building Blocks Workshops who leads two-hour LEGO workshops. Come and have fun using your imagination in creating a LEGO replica of Jerusalem during this exciting, educational, and engaging event. This event is free and open to the public. Children of all ages both young and old are welcome to attend provided you love playing with LEGO® blocks! As you know, LEGO® blocks hurt when you step on them, so please wear socks to this event.

 

For more information, please call 215-322-9595.

 

Building Blocks Workshops is a model building “large Group Activity” that is presented through the vision of an Architect. Participants are encouraged to build structurally sound, interesting, and whimsical models that have an architectural character worthy of the history they represent. They are Exciting, and Engaging, and Educational. Each program is a 2 hour fast paced activity utilizing 70,000 LEGO® Building Blocks.

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Ohev Shalom Friday Night Live Shabbat Service Celebrating Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month

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Inclusion B’Kavod at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County invites you to celebrate Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month by joining us at the Friday Night Live service on Friday February 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM. The Friday Night Live Shabbat service will be held at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County followed by a traditional catered Shabbat dinner. Shabbat dinner is $36 per family (2 adults with up to 3 children under 12 years of age), $18 per person (13 years old and up), or $12 per child (12 and under).

 

For more information, please contact [email protected] with questions or call 215-322-9595. Dinner reservations can be made online at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efx0yqec00d55d41&llr=6k59eecab

 

According to Jewish Learning Ventures, Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month (JDAIM) is a unified national initiative during the month of February to raise disability awareness and support efforts to foster inclusion in Jewish communities worldwide. Throughout the month of February, Jewish communities across the country including the Greater Philadelphia area learn about and celebrate those who overcome obstacles throughout their lives every day.

 

Through Inclusion B’Kavod and inclusion programs such as [email protected], members of Ohev Shalom proudly celebrate celebrates the uniqueness of each individual and welcomes diversity within our sacred community. Ohev Shalom proudly invite all members of the community to celebrate Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month during our Friday Night Live service on Friday February 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM.

 

Inclusion B’Kavod at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County invites you to celebrate Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month by joining us at the Friday Night Live service on Friday February 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM. The Friday Night Live Shabbat service will be held at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County followed by a traditional catered Shabbat dinner. Shabbat dinner is $36 per family (2 adults with up to 3 children under 12 years of age), $18 per person (13 years old and up), or $12 per child (12 and under).

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Planning Bnai Mitzvah? Join Ohev Shalom for Mitzvahs Galore Party Showcase

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Please join Ohev Shalom of Bucks County at our Mitzvahs Galore on January 13, 2019 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The Mitzvah Galore is a party showcase featuring a kid’s fashion show with Ohev Shalom’s tots, tweens, and teens. Are you planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah? The Mitzvah Galore will feature DJs, bands, decorators, party planners, invitation calligraphers, and many more. You will be able to see and sample all of the party vendors in attendance.

 

If you are a vendor and are interested in participating, please email [email protected] or call 215-322-9585.

 

More information can be found at http://www.ohev.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/A-KIDS27-FASHION-SHOW-AND-PARTY-EXPO-Flyer-PDF-version.pdf

 

Ohev Shalom of Bucks County is located at 944 Second Street Pike (next to the McDonald’s) in Richboro PA. Ohev Shalom celebrates the uniqueness of each individual and welcomes diversity within our sacred community.

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Planning Bnai Mitzvah? Join Ohev Shalom for Mitzvahs Galore Party Showcase

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Temple Beth Ami’s Annual Chanukah Party

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Join Temple Beth Ami for our Annual Chanukah Party on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Everyone is welcome for a day of games, music, food and fun. Please RSVP with the number of people you will be attending with by December 3, 2018.

For more information stop by the Temple Beth Ami office at 9201 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115, call: 215-673-2511 or email: [email protected]

Donation/Price: Members: $10.00, Nonmembers: $12.00, Kids: FREE (12 and under).

 

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Ohev Shalom of Bucks County Presents Comedy Night 2018

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Ohev Shalom of Bucks County is pleased to announce Comedy Night 2018 on December 1, 2018. Prepare to laugh it up with dual acts of Andy Pitz and Johnny Lampert. According to his website, Andy Pitz is a standup comedian from New York City who has been doing comedy for over 20 years. He has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Likewise, Johnny Lampert’s bio notes that he is one of the premier comedians in the country. He has featured at comedy clubs in both New York City and Los Angeles including The Gotham Comedy Club and The Improv. He has made numerous television appearances on MTV, A&E, Comedy Central, NBC, HBO Comedy Showcase and most recently on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live.

 

We are sure that you will laugh out loud when the jokes start at 8 PM, just keep in mind that the doors to laughter (or Ohev Shalom) open at 7:30 PM. The event is BYOKB (Bring Your Own Kosher Bottle). Bring your friends and neighbors for a night of fun and laughter as we let loose and laugh together!

 

Standard priced tickets are $36 per person. Alternatively, you can be a “Laugh Out Loud” sponsor for $54 per person with a listing in the program, or a “Life of the Party” sponsor for $72 per person with a listing in the program and reserved parking.  Tickets can be purchased online at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efp0q05484779628&fbclid=IwAR2guFwaoz8wkbN_dd4Lcc4vI8vc59kR5AoCavnupP3uuGxJbIY3jhU1lKw&llr=6k59eecab

 

Please register by November 24th. We look forward to seeing you there!

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