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May 2021
Stand Up for Israel – Stationary Rally on the Ben Franklin Parkway
Stationary rally beneath the Israeli flag at Ben Franklin Parkway and 16th Street. Guest speakers include religious leaders, elected officials, and community leaders. Songs and Prayers
Find out more »June 2021
Pathways to Israel
Come experience the culture and traditions of Israel through our lively activities, food, shows and tour of a Shuk (Israeli market).
Held on the Front Lawn of Congregation Beth El - Ner Tamid
Open to the whole community
For the communal safety of all participants, masks & social distancing will be required.
Click Here to RSVP
Find out more »August 2021
Baby Naming for Rabbi Jankowitz and Family
Join Rabbi Janine Jankovitz and Dr. Steven Pastor as the CBENT Congregation welcomes their newborn daughter Evelyn.
A Luncheon will follow services in the Felinton Auditorium.
Please RSVP to the Synagogue office: [email protected] | 610-356-8700
Find out more »CBENT Community Outdoor Open House
Free and Open to All!
We encourgae you to bring a non-perishable food item for donation to a local food bank.
Fun - Food - Games
Magic and Baloons with Silly Reba
In the event of rain, to be held inside social hall
Find out more »October 2021
CBENT Family Shabbat featuring music by Andi Joseph
Congregation Beth El - Ner Tamid presents a Family Shabbat service featuring music by CBENT's own Andi Joseph on Friday, October 1 at 5:30 PM. The service will take place on CBENT's front lawn -- bring the whole family!
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will follow at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary.
Find out more »Not Your Bubbe’s Kugel: Interactive Cooking Demonstration
New and experienced bakers of all ages and gender are welcome to join us as we learn to bake two delicious kugels - Broccoli Kugel & Yerushalami Kugel - over Zoom with Scott Noye. RSVP by Monday, 10/18 RSVP to Marilyn by Monday, 10/18 to receive the Zoom link and the recipes/ingredients: [email protected] Free and open to the whole community.
Find out more »November 2021
Building Awareness of Period Poverty
Beth El - Ner Tamid's Sisterhood presents this new and exciting social action project!
With Guest Speaker Eve Berger, Philadelphia and Mid-Atlantic Director, Moving Traditions
Believe it or not, right here in Delaware County, one critical area of poverty that still needs recognition is Period Poverty. You might ask - what is Period Poverty? Attend in-person or via Zoom to find out.
Find out more »How to Land Your Next Job: Free Virtual Seminar
With Adam Poppel
Adam has been in the field of recruiting for 18 years. He is currently a Talent Acquisition Partner. His years of experience range across a wide variety of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, scientific and clerical fields of employment.
Find out more »Can-Menorah Lighting: CBENT’s Holiday Canned Food Drive
You CAN Make a Difference! Can-Menorah building begins at 10 AM, weather permitting. Join CBENT for the lighting of the Can-Menorah on Sunday, November 21 at 11:30 AM in the parking lot. Cans may be dropped off at the sanctuary doors. Cash donations can be mailed or dropped off at CBENT, 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall, PA 19008.
Find out more »December 2021
Chanukah Celebration & Havdalah
Please join us for family-friendly fun as we celebrate Chanukah together as a community! Latkes made by Scott Noye, Chanukah desserts, a firepit for S'mores, beeswax candle-making, and more! Food available outside around firepit. Bring your own menorah (BYOM!) or join the main menorah lighting - your choice. Crafts, Menorah Lighting, and Havdalah Inside (Masks Required) RSVP by calling the office by 12/1 Open to the community - All are welcome!
Find out more »Social Action Packing Party/Menstrual Justice Speaker
Speaker Desiree LaMarr, the founder of Murphy's Giving Market, will speak about how she distributes essential supplies to local people in need with a focus on the urgent need for menstrual products. After Desiree speaks, those in person (vaccinated and masked, please) will pack up individual packages for distribution being donated to this important cause by local community members like you.
Find out more »January 2022
Book Club Zoom with Esther Amini, author of “Concealed”
Esther Amini grew up in Queens, New York, during the freewheeling 1960s. She also grew up in a Persian-Jewish household, the American-born daughter of parents who had fled Mashhad, Iran. In Concealed, she tells the story of being caught between these two worlds: the dutiful daughter of tradition-bound parents who hungers for more self-determination than tradition allows.
Find out more »Virtual Solidarity Shabbat
Join Congregation Beth EI-Ner Tamid, Congregation Beth Israel of Media, and Congregation Or Shalom for Shabbat services in the wake of the Colleyville, TX hostage situation.
Please register to receive the Zoom link
February 2022
Inclusion and Belonging in the Jewish Community
JDAIM Shabbat with Special Guest Speaker Sara Crimm of Families CANNSara is Director and co-founder of Families CCAN (Families Creating Communities for Adults with Special Needs). This Philadelphia-area nonprofit supports individuals with disabilities and their families to create sustainable housing and supports solutions that enable full participation in the community.
Find out more »March 2022
Book Discussion: Dara Horn’s People Love Dead Jews
Join Rabbi Jankovitz and Rabbi Rigler for this two-part series as they explore the controversial new book by acclaimed Jewish novelist Dara Horn. Using Horn's essays as jumping-off points, we will explore what it means to be Jewish in America today.
Find out more »This Purim CBENT Gets Cozy
Crafts and costume parade 6 p.m. Megillah Reading 7 p.m. Cozy PJs (and costumes) encouraged! Cozy up to our bonfire with Schnapps and s’mores Costume parade and crafts!
Find out more »April 2022
Book Discussion: Dara Horn’s People Love Dead Jews (at Temple Sholom)
Join Rabbi Jankovitz and Rabbi Rigler for this two-part series as they explore the controversial new book by acclaimed Jewish novelist Dara Horn. Using Horn's essays as jumping-off points, we will explore what it means to be Jewish in America today.
Find out more »Active Shooter Training with Trooper Jessica L. Tobin
Trooper Jessica L. Tobin will review previous events, potential violence indicators, why instances may occur, domestic violence, mental illness, bullying, political and ideological motivations, hate crime & domestic terrorism, statistics, reporting suspicious activity as well as interactive video exercise.
Find out more »L’Dor v’Dor Shabbat Services
Celebrating CBENT’s L’Dor v’Dor Legacy Society and its founding members: NANCY BRADBURD SHELLY &. RICHARD CHAITT NATALIE PACKEL MELISSA POLLIN ARTHUR &. AUDREY POLLIN MATTHEW ROSIN Stay for light food and drinks and conversation after services.
Find out more »May 2022
Estate Planning to Protect Your Loved Ones – Free Virtual Presentation
Estate attorneys and CBENT members Matthew Rosin and Marc Jaffe team up to explain important topics such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, inheritance tax, estate tax, and more. Free and open to the whole community.
Find out more »Sisterhood Shabbat
Extended Oneg: A Special Surprise Children welcome to accompany their parents. RSVP by April 29th to help us plan the Oneg. Contact [email protected] to request a part in Hebrew or English
Find out more »Sunday Funday Family Picnic
Sunday Funday!! Free!
Picnic Lunch
Followed by an Israeli Craft for Parents and All Kids Ages 4-7
Come Meet Friends, Old and New! Questions? Email [email protected]
Find out more »June 2022
Shabbat for the Soul
Engage differently with Shabbat services! Join us in person for prayer, singing, meditation and discussion. 10 AM – June 4th, 2022 For those who wish to join online, please email [email protected] for Zoom link
Find out more »CBENT Closing Event Honoring David Wolfe
Please join Men's Club and the entire congregation in honoring David Wolfe. David has put in many tireless years as our past president, treasurer, helped with mitzvah projects, softball team, and more! $36/person reservations required by 6/3/22 Sponsorship $100/person, $180/couple includes brunch ticket After the past 2 years, we would like to celebrate our community together. Please help and support CBENT and David!
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