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.
Fri, June 2 2023
13 Sivan 5783
Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
JunJune 2 , 2023Munchkin Minyan presents "Encanto" Shabbat & Pizza Party
Friday, Jun 2nd 5:00p to 6:30p
Join us for a very special Munchkin Minyan and Pizza Party. Dress as your favorite characters from Disney's Encanto, enjoy a special meet & greet, fun & games and more. Cost: $18/family. Advance RSVP required by 5/30. Click for more details and RSVP. -
Friday ,
JunJune 2 , 2023Jr Choir Ice Cream Social
Friday, Jun 2nd 7:30p to 8:30p
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Saturday ,
JunJune 3 , 2023Shabbat Worship and Bat Mitzvah of Amanda Borislow
Shabbat, Jun 3rd 9:00a
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Saturday ,
JunJune 3 , 2023Shabbat Worship and B'not Mitzvah of Madeline Barry & Emma Friedman
Shabbat, Jun 3rd 11:00a
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Sunday ,
JunJune 4 , 2023Meals That Matter
Sunday, Jun 4th 1:00p to 3:00p
Meals That Matter meets monthly in the Beth Or main kitchen to prepare meals for KleinLife who distributes Kosher meals to those who are food insufficient. We welcome new volunteers at any time. Please contact Caren Gutman at carengutman@gmail.com if you wish to join us. No experience needed! We follow Beth Or safety protocols.