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Mishkan Shalom
4101 Freeland Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
215-508-0226
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Welcome

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Welcome to Mishkan Shalom--a dynamic, progressive Jewish community located in Philadelphia. We are a diverse, inclusive community where progressive Jews find a home.
Our unique community has something to offer everyone: an outstanding Hebrew school education for your children, an array of adult education opportunities, a dynamic teen program, Celebrations! program for children with special needs and their families, Ruach HaMidbar--a center for Jewish Mindfulness, many ways to become involved in tikkun olam work...and more!
Come visit us! Reach the Mishkan rabbis and office staff here.

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Avodah: Service to Mishkan Opportunities

Mishkan Shalom thrives through the generous efforts of many members who step-up to serve our community. Can you make room in your life to Chair a committee or take on a single, discrete task?

Your time, your talents, your energy and good efforts can be your most precious gift to our community.

Learn what Opportunities await you, by clicking the link below to view the Avoday catalog.

Bring your gifts to our Mishkan!

Contact Mishkan's new Real Estate Coordinator---

Yes, you KNOW what a great space we have!

Contact Kris Soffa if you know anyone who might be interested in renting our facilities.

What do we have? We have office space, and room for events and workshops, on a one-time basis or for a longer period.

Kris has generously taken on seeing that rental opportunities are maximized, and you can help.  Space rentals  help Mishkan tremendously, helping feed our bottom line, and nourishing our good work. For that reason, she needs all of us to put our imaginations and contact lists to work.

Who do you know who might be interested in renting our facilities?

Please contact Kris at ksoffa@gmail.com or 215.932.1240, to offer any possible renters, and if you need encouragement or ideas on how to offer this opportunity to those you know.

 

Voices of Mishkan Podcast

What's new at Mishkan?

Mystical Tu B’Sh’vat Seder Wed Feb 8 with A Way In

Click the "jewish mindfulness" link at the top of this page, for details, and to register!

 

Tu B’sh’vat Seder: Trees of Reconciliation, Tues Feb 7 at 7 pm

Please join us as our community hosts the fifth annual Trees of Reconciliation Tu B'Shvat Seder
on Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Invite your colleagues, friends, and family as together we reclaim this ritual
commemorating the celebration, destruction, and planting trees in Israel-Palestine.

For more information, contact Michael Ramberg, who is listed in the Mishkan directory.

 

Beginning Mahjong Class - Come on in! The water's fine.

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Do you have a mahjong set from your mom or grandmom or an aunt but don't know how to play?  Do you want to get in on the resurgence of mah jongg?

Click here for details.

 

February 2012 Kol Shalom online for members

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The February 2012 edition of Kol Shalom is now online. Members can log into the website, click the Kol Shalom link in the menu to the left, and click the latest issue to open it as a PDF.

The editions from June 2011 through January 2012 will be added soon.

Enjoy!

Great New Years Resolution to follow through on: Get Involved at Mishkan

Get involved – Mishkan needs lots of helping hands -- for a single project, or for ongoing commitments. Volunteers make all things possible.  For more information about volunteering at Mishkan Shalom, contact Avodah Committee Chair Sharon Rhode at sharon.rhode@verizon.net.

Celebrations! video online

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Thanks to Mishkan member David Greenberg for editing a new promotional video for our Celebrations! program. Celebrations! is in its second year at Mishkan Shalom and provides a monthly Shabbat family education experience for families who have a child with special needs. Click here to watch our new video and please share it with your communities! You can learn more about Celebrations! here.

Scroll down for Voices of Mishkan Podcasts!

Don't miss the Voices of Mishkan, a series of entertaining and informative interviews with Mishkan leaders. Just scroll down this page to the bottom of the left column, and click on any topic. You can also scroll through the listing itself.

Want to hear more podcasts? Tell us!

WHAT? You didn't renew your membership for 5772 yet? Get to it!

Renew today, now, immediately, before you forget again

It's that time of year--5772 (2011-2012) Mishkan membership renewal forms are now available ONLINE. Click here to download a membership form. You can pay for membership online, too. Renew today, now, immediately, before you forget again, and thank you for your prompt attention!

4101 Freeland Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19128 - ph: (215) 508-0226 / office@mishkan.org