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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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Sisterhood at Ohev Shalom Hosting 3rd Annual Trivia Night

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Three times is a charm! The Sisterhood of Ohev Shalom is excited to announce the return of its popular Trivia Night to be held on Saturday November 10, 2018. Come by yourself or come with your friends and test your knowledge. What was the first Department Store to hold a Thanksgiving Day Parade? What famous musician was shot by Mark David Chapman in the year 1980? How many Jewish people eat Chinese food on Christmas Eve? What famous Beatle’s song topped the charts in 1967? Register for Trivia Night to find out!

 

Tickets cost $20 / person. Doors open at 7 PM, and trivia beings promptly at 7:30 PM. You can come by yourself, or you can bring your friends with a maximum team size of 12 people at a table. Snacks and desserts will be provided, and there will be cash prizes! As a friendly reminder, this event is BYOKB (Bring Your Own Kosher Bottles).

 

Please write a check ($20 / person) payable to Ohev Shalom Sisterhood and mail it to

 

Ohev Shalom Sisterhood

c/o Barbara Ponczek

2015 Beyer Ave, 1st Floor

Philadelphia PA 19115

 

Be sure to list the people who will be sitting with you. Trivia Night 2018 will be a fun event. If you have any questions, please email Dani Becker at [email protected]

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Blue Wave Fact or Fiction with Dick Polman

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Join DJOP on Sunday September 16 at 11 am as columnist Dick Polman discusses the topic of the November 2018 elections. Dick will discuss  his thoughts on whether or not there will be a Blue Wave election as well as the current political climate including Trump, Russians, Mueller and our own PA races from Governor to Senate to Congress.  A light brunch will be served and there will be time for Q and A. So save the date for a not to be missed event! Sign up here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dpollman-djop

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Second Annual Pride Shabbat at Ohev Shalom

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Ohev Shalom of Bucks County announces with exuberance its second annual Pride Shabbat on Friday June 8th at 6 PM in the Sanctuary. It is the belief of Ohev Shalom and our congregation that every person deserves love and respect. We welcome all peoples to our synagogue, so join us for this special Shabbat to celebrate our Jewish LGBTQIA+ brothers and sisters. A special Kiddush with wine and dessert will follow the Shabbat Services.

 

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 8th!

Pride Shabbat at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County

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Ohev Shalom of Bucks County Hosting Open House: All Are Welcome

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Ohev Shalom of Bucks County is hosting an Open House on Sunday May 6th from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM. All guests are welcome to visit the Synagogue in Richboro and learn what we have to offer to prospective members. Guests can tour the buildings and Hebrew School classroom. At 10 AM, and can meet our clergy during the Clergy Meet and Greet. Dr. Rabbi Elliot Perlman, Cantor Annelise Ocanto-Romo, and Cantor Emeritus Paul Frimark will tell you all about Ohev Shalom’s innovative programs in Jewish life and education. This is a great time for prospective members to learn about the benefits of being a member of the Synagogue and how its programs help people lead more enriched Jewish lives as members of the Ohev community. Please join us and enjoy coffee and snacks with members of Ohev’s leadership while getting to know the Ohev Community.

 

For Jewish families with young children, Ohev Shalom is excited to mention that family membership is complimentary until the oldest child is in the Third Grade!

 

More information about Ohev Shalom of Bucks County can be found by visiting http://www.ohev.org, by calling 215-322-9595, or by sending an email to [email protected]. Ohev Shalom celebrates the uniqueness of each individual and welcomes diversity within our sacred community. All are welcome, as Ohev is an all-inclusive community, and we welcome interfaith couples and families into our community.

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Celebrate Shabbat Across America at Temple Beth Ami

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Temple Beth Ami invites you to celebrate Shabbat Across America with us Friday, March 9, 2018 at 6:30 PM.  Everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP with payment by Monday, March 5, 2018.

Prices: Members: $12.00; Nonmembers: $15.00; Kids: $10.00 (up to 13).

Payments can be dropped off during office hours Monday-Thursday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM or sent to Temple Beth Ami at 9201 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115.  If you have any questions or would like additional information stop by the office, call: 215-673-2511 or email: [email protected].

 

 

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Open House Shabbat

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Open House Shabbat at Temple Beth Ami

Temple Beth Ami is opening its doors to prospective members for Shabbat Services on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 9:00 AM and Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 9:00 AM. Arrive as a stranger, leave as a friend, return as a new family member. Everyone is welcome to stay after services for Kiddush, mingle with the congregation, have a meet & greet with Rabbi Mitchell Novitsky and receive a tour of the synagogue. For more information stop by 9201 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115, call 215-673-2511 or email [email protected].

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