Food Insecurity
Food Insecurity
Meals that Matter meets twice a month and is open to everyone. We cook in the main Beth Or kitchen, preparing meals for clients of KleinLife who are elderly, live independently and need meal assistance.
Corner of the Land Garden is our large vegetable garden. Each spring, Beth Or volunteers prep the garden and plant a variety of vegetables, then tend to the garden throughout the summer/fall growing seasons. Hundreds of pounds of produce are harvested each year and donated to Hope Gardens and Manna on Main Street. To help in the garden, please contact Bruce Dorsey or Mitch Diamond.
Jewish Relief Agency (JRA) volunteers meet monthly to pack and deliver food to seniors living in Northeast Philadelphia. We carpool from Beth Or at 9am or meet at the warehouse at 10am (10980 Dutton Road, Philadelphia) to being packing. Deliveries start at 11am and are completed by 1pm. To participate, contact Marlene Cohen or Bob Cohen.
Annual High Holy Days Food Drive takes place prior to Rosh Hashanah. All congregants are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food in the donation bin located at the main entrance vestibule. The goods will be distributed to food banks and pantries in the Greater Philadelphia region.
Mishloach Manot Snack Bag Packing takes place during Purim and fulfills the mitzvah of giving gifts to those in need. Our Religious School and CECE families gather supplies for the snack bags, and congregants of all ages help pack over 3,000 bags which are donated to Manna on Main Street or the North Penn Boys & Girls Club.
Contact Susy Krimker or Margie Chachkin for information about these programs.
Sun, January 29 2023
7 Sh'vat 5783
Upcoming Events
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2023B'nai Mitzvah Intergenerational Learners Class
Monday, Jan 30th 6:00p to 7:00p
All families with an upcoming February - June 2023 B'nai Mitzvah are invited to this intergenerational learning session led by Rabbi Bonder. We will explore the WHYs of the B'nai Mitzvah service and experience. Click for more details and RSVP. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023Family Promise Montco PA Program
Wednesday, Feb 1st (All day)
For the 24th year, Beth Or is partnering with Family Promise Montco PA (formerly Interfaith Hospitality Network) by housing up to 3 families in transition throughout the month of February. Volunteers are needed to prepare meals, provide transportation, and serve a chaperones. Click for full details and to reserve your volunteer time slot. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2023
Friday, Feb 3rd 5:30p to 6:30p
Join us for a traditional Family Shabbat Dinner between Munchkin Minyan and Family Services featuring our 6th grade students. We will also celebrate Tu B'Shevat with special activities for the children. Cost: $18/adult; $5/child. Click for details and RSVP by 1/24. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2023Tu B'Shevat Celebration
Friday, Feb 3rd 7:30p
Our Tu B'Shevat celebration continues after Shabbat services tonight with a special program geared toward adults. Enjoy Israeli wine and beer provided by Brotherhood while potting succulents to take home, courtesy of Gene at Ambler Flowers. Click for RSVP by 1/27. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023Shabbat Worship and Bat Mitzvah of Noa Murley
Shabbat, Feb 4th 11:00a