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On Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, 2013, the JMC will be presenting Real Diamond, the premier Neil Diamond Tribute Band, at the Mishler Theater. |
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Please join the Jewish Community at the Agudath Achim and Temple Beth Israel cemeteries to honor our Veterans. Thursday, May 23rd at 7:00 pm. |
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Hitler’s Daughter-Monkey Baa Theatre Company
Recommended for ages 10 and older. Artistic Viewpoints, not Kids Connections, will be offered before the show. sponsor |
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Purim Carnival Sunday, March 3, 2013 10 am to 12:30 pm JMC |
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Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Program Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. M. Andrew Murray Professor Emeritus at Juniata College |
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The Jewish Community under the leadership of Temple Beth Israel will again be providing a "Love Feast" for low income individuals and families on Saturday, December 22nd, at 28th Street Church of the Brethren on Union Avenue in Altoona and we need your help! The Temple will be preparing the main dish in advance. We need you cash contributions and for you to volunteer to help on December 22nd to serve and clean up. RSVP to the Federation by phone at 515-1182 or by email and let us know how you can help this year. |
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Sam Port, son of Dr. Marty and Barbara Port of Tampa, FL and nephew of Neil and Mickey Port and Stephen and Phyllis Port, will be appearing at the Mishler Theater in Oh What A Night! A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, on December 6 and 7, 2012 at 7:30 P. M. The show is being produced in Altoona by P&J Productions.
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Direct from Las Vegas, Oh What A Night! is an exciting musical revue written by Motown producer and creative consultant George Solomon and directed by award winning producer/director Michael Chapman. Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry and Walk Like A Man, are just a few of the many hits you'll enjoy from the dynamic songbook of those boys from Jersey. |
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6th Ward Ministries in conjunction with the Ecumenical Council of Altoona invites you to the 81st Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. A Thanksgiving offering of non-perishable foods and monetary gifts will be given to the Altoona Food Bank. Guest Speaker Rev. Funteller Jackson, Associate at Mount Zion Baptist Church Our service will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 7:00 pm at Temple Beth Israel: 3004 Union Avenue, Altoona, Pa 16602 |
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Second Annual Shabbaton Planned for November 3 The Center for the Study of Jewish Life in Central Pennsylvania will hold its second annual Shabbaton on Saturday, November 3. The program begins with a Sabbath Service at 10:00 AM at Congregation Agudath Achim, 1009 Washington Street, Huntingdon. Following lunch the program moves to the Leibig Science Center on the campus of Juniata College, 17th and Moore Streets, Huntingdon. The afternoon program will include a Veterans Day commemoration of Jewish servicemen and women from the Revolutionary War to Iraq, a panel of regional clergy discussing the changing face of religion in central Pennsylvania, and an update on the project to restore the Barnesboro Synagogue by students from Northern Cambria High School. The Shabbaton concludes with a traditional kosher deli buffet. There is no charge for the program but reservations are requested. Contact the Center at: aahuntingdon@gmail.com, or (814) 234-7333. |
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Federation Community Picnic Sommertime Farm Join us for games, wagon rides and good chow. Hosted by Vicki and Alan Kivitz, we look forward to a tasty spread by Dave and Paula. We will enjoy marshmellow roasting by the bonfire and catch up with old friends and make new friends. Place: Sommertime Farm, Pavia, PA Menu: BBQ Chicken, Hot Dogs on the grill, Salads, S'mores Wagon rides, Pumpkin Carving, Games, Races, Bonfire and Musical Entertainment by Pat McGinnis RSVP to Federation Office Travel Directions will be sent after receipt of Reservation
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The Johnstown Jewish Counnity Heritage Project 125 Years of Organized Jewish LIfe Opening Exhibit Reception Friday, September 28, 2012 Pasquerilla Heritage and Discovery Center Guest Speaker: Professor and Author Michael Walzer RSVP top JAHA at 814-539-1889 by September 19th Schedule: 4:00 Reception, wine, hors d'oeuvres 4:45 - 5:15 Speaker Michael Walzer 5:15 - 6:30 View the Exhibit 7:00 - 8:15 Shabbat service at Beth Shalom with Dr. Walzer as speaker 8:15 Oneg Click here to read more about the exhibit Click here to read about Dr. Walzer
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The Ethel LeFrak Holocaust Education Conference October 21-23, 2012 Greensburg, PA |
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On Sunday, August 26th, your Federation is planning a night at Curve PA to see the Altoona Curve play the Richmond Flying Squirrels at 6 pm at Blair County Ballpark. We hope to get a good crowd to sit together, get caught up and enjoy each other's company at the game. Here are the details: 1. Tickets have been generously donated and subsidized by Roz and Phil Sky and will cost $3 for Federation members and $6 for non members. 2. Tickets will need to be paid for in advance with a check mailed to the Greater Altoona Jewish Federation by August 20th. 3. Tickets will be available for pickup at the Will Call box at Blair County Ballpark. 4. At the game each ticket holder will receive a FREE $5 food voucher to be used at the game. We hope to see you at the game |
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Matter of Faith – 2012 Summer Series
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Please join the Jewish Community at the Agudath Achim and Temple Beth Israel cemeteries to honor our Veterans. We are pleased to have Veteran John Gority as our guest speaker. Thursday, May 26th at 7:00 pm. |
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Click here to learn about the Museum Two recent Film Festival movies were based on the American Jewish experience and included items/references found in the National Museum of American Jewish History. Click here to read Dr. Joellyn Wallen Zollman's introduction of "Jewish Soldiers in Blue and Gray" |
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Purim Carnival Sunday, March 4th 10 am to 12:30 pm JMC |
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Film Festival 2012 Opening Night February 16, 2012 Click here to go to the Film Festival Dinner 5:30 pm Movie 7:30 pm Call 814-515-1182 for reservations |
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The Jewish Community under the leadership of Temple Beth Israel will again be providing a "Love Feast" for low income individuals and families on Saturday, December 24th, at Simpson Church in Altoona and we need your help! The Temple will be preparing the main dish in advance. We need you cash contributions and for you to volunteer to help on December 24th to serve and clean up. RSVP to the Federation by phone at 515-1182 or by email and let us know how you can help this year. |
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Friday Night, Nov 18 at TBI Saturday Morning, Nov 19 at AAC Sunday, November 20, 2011 |
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Judy Meisel survived the concentration camps of World War II at the age of 16. In the 1960's, she became involved with the Civil Rights struggle in the United States, meeting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1999, her life's story was told in the documentary film "Tak for Alt". Today, she travels and speaks of her experiences from the Holocaust to today's genocide in Darfur. Judy will be at the Devorris Downtown Center, 12th Ave and 15th Street, Altoona on Wednesday, November 2nd. Documentary - Tak for Alt 9:30 - 10:30 am Discussion 10:30 - 11:30 am |
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Israel Bonds honors Henry for his lifetime of service to Israel and our community. Sunday, October 23, 2011 The Casino 12:30 pm |
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Federation's Annual Picnic/Wagonride On Sunday, September 25th the Greater Altoona Jewish Federation will be sponsoring a Picnic/Wagon ride at Diamond Carriage Lane just south of Roaring Spring from 4:30 - 7:30pm. There will be no charge for this event. |
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The Interfaith Committee of the Ecumenical Conference of Greater Altoona invites you to attend An Interfaith Prayer Vigil for September 11th An Interfaith service of prayer, meditation, music and reflection in acknowledgement of the 10th anniversary of September 11th Saturday Evening, 8:00 pm, September 10, 2011 Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 309 Lotz Avenue, Lakemont Host Monsignor Michael Becker Prayers will be led by: Michael Allison - Buddist, Shamsa Anwar - Muslim Rabbi Audrey Korotkin - Jewish, Deacon Jack Hoffer - Christian |
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On Sunday, August 7th, your Federation is planning a night at Curve PA to see the Altoona Curve play the Trenton Thunder at 6 pm at Blair County Ballpark. We hope to get a good crowd to sit together, get caught up and enjoy each other's company at the game. Here are the details: 1. Tickets have been generously donated and subsidized by Roz and Phil Sky and will cost $3 for Federation members and $6 for non members. 2. Tickets will need to be paid for in advance with a check mailed to the Greater Altoona Jewish Federation by August 1 st. 3. Tickets will be available for pickup at the Will Call box at Blair County Ballpark. 4. At the game each ticket holder will receive a FREE $5 food voucher to be used at the game. We hope to see you at the game. |
The Story Tellers Rev. Twanda Acey, United Methodist Michael Allison, Buddist Shamsa Anwar, Muslim Father Mcihael Becker, Roman Catholic Rabbi Audrey Korotkin, Jewish James Hite assisted by Jack Speece and Edrie Cross, LDS Facilitator: Cindy Baney |
This year’s Matter of Faith Summer Series will be held on consecutive Tuesdays evening from July 12 through July 26. Each week you will hear 6 stories, one from each of the six different faith traditions. Following each story there will be time for small group discussion led by the story tellers. This is a free program. Scripture and traditions from faiths around the world use stories to explain abstract ideas and to influence our perception. These three sessions offer a unique opportunity to experience some familiar and not so familiar stories. It will give us an opportunity to ask and answer for ourselves: "What does this story say to you?" All sessions will be held in the social hall of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Lower Brush Mountain Road, Hollidaysburg. Reshresments and fellowship will follow each program. Tuesday, July 12 @ 7:00pm, Stories of Forgiveness Tuesday, July 19@ 7:00pm, Stories of Healing Tuesday, July 26 @ 7:00pm, Stories of Stewardship, more that just money Made possible by a grant from the Greater Altoona Jewish Federation |
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Please join the Jewish Community at the Agudath Achim and Temple Beth Israel cemeteries to honor our Veterans. We are pleased to have Veteran John Gority as our guest speaker. Thursday, May 26th at 7:00 pm. |
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Celebrate Yom Ha Atzmaut with our Sunday School Students Sunday, May 15th Sunday School 10am to Noon Agudath Achim Synagogue |
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GHOSTSThe MusicalApril 7, 20117:30 pmOne Night EventHistoric Mishler Theatre |
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12th Annual Altoona Jewish Film Festival Opening Night Thursday February 17th Dinner 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Movie 7:30 pm Dinner $12 Movie $5 Members $3 Non-members RSVP 814-515-1182 |
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Their perspectives may differ, but various faith groups are coming together for the second year to promote justice in Altoona. The Altoona Area Christian Coalition, in conjunction with the Ecumenical Conference of Greater Altoona, will hold the second annual Signs of Justice Interfaith event at 2 p.m. Jan. 17 at Altoona Area Junior High School auditorium. The event is held being held for the third consecutive year and held close to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, because of his work for justice and racial equality. Bill Wallen, director of the Greater Altoona Jewish Federation, said, the emphasis will be on examples of justice. He said the after-school programs are an example of promoting justice in the city. "How can we help young children to feel part of their community, get support from their community and grow into fully-functioning, successful adults?" he asked. Wallen said the concept of justice is seen in the Hebrew Scriptures, the teachings of Jesus and pillars of Islam. "So many faiths talk about and preach about the importance of reaching out and helping others," he said. "We're all commanded from the beginnings of the Hebrew Scriptures to take care of widows and the poor." Read more at the Altoona Mirror Online from last years event. |
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Thanksgiving Love Feast Saturday, November 27, 2010 Call TBI to Volunteer 942-0057 |
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Henry Winkler knows a thing or two about Hollywood, having spent nearly three decades enjoying success in the business. Winkler’s portrayal of “The Fonz” for 10 seasons on Happy Days (1974-84) made him one of the most recognized actors in the world. He won two consecutive Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Comedy Series (1976 and 1977), and three Emmy nominations in the same category. He was also honored with a “star” on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. |
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An Evening with the Media Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Featuring Phil Dubrow, Neil Rudel, Don Clippinger 6:30 - 8 pm at TBI RSVP at 515-1182 |
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This is Judy's fifth visit to our area. Click here to listen to Judy's interview with WRTA. Click here to read about Judy's appearance at PSU. Click here to go to our Photo Gallery and see photos of Judy's visit. These lectures are in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Altoona. |
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Temple Beth Israel's Tikkun Olam Committee, led by Karen Allen, is sponsoring a Harvest to Harvest Food Drive to benefit the Altoona Area Food Bank this fall. Please bring donations of canned fruits and vegetables, beans, whole grain products, etc. from Sukkot until Thanksgiving(September 24th through November 19th). All donations will help the needy right within our community. Take the time to reach out and help those in need. Every contribution helps. Thanks for your support! | |
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Israel Bonds Honors Reverend Paul Johnson Sunday October 13, 2010 1 pm at The Casino at Lakemont Park Guest Speaker Dr. Raymond Tanter |
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Dear Friends,
Many Jewish women are at exponentially greater risk of developing breast cancer because of our genetic code, so it's important for the Jewish community to take part.
Let's walk together toward a world with less cancer and more birthdays!
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We hope everyone has had a relaxing and joyous summer with friends and family. Soon many of us will be preparing to return to school and prepare for the upcoming High Holy Days in September. Your Federation is happy to provide another opportunity for everyone to get together before the summer ends. On Sunday, August 15th, your Federation is planning a night at Curve PA to see the Altoona Curve play the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at 6 pm at Blair County Ballpark. We hope to get a good crowd to sit together, get caught up and enjoy each other's company at the game. Here are the details: 1. Tickets have been generously donated and subsidized by Roz and Phil Sky and will cost $3 for Federation members and $6 for non members. 2. Tickets will need to be paid for in advance with a check mailed to the Greater Altoona Jewish Federation by August 13th. 3. Tickets will be available for pickup at the Will Call box at Blair County Ballpark. 4. At the game each ticket holder will receive a FREE $10 food voucher to be used at the game. We hope to see you at the game |
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This year’s Matter of Faith Summer Series will be held on consecutive Tuesdays evening from July 13 through August 3 at various setticgs. We will learn about the mix of theology and secular customs that have influenced wedding rituals in Judaism, Buddhism, Western Christianity, Eastern Orthodox and Islam. The series begins on July 13, at 7:00pm at Agudath Achim Congregation with an examination of the Jewish wedding – focusing on the ketubah, liturgical music, the chuppah, breaking of the glass etc. Join us for this session and the others in the series which include: Tuesday, July 20 @ 7:00pm Edith Davis Chapel, PSU Altoona Tuesday, July 27 @ 7:00pm St. George’s Pan Orthodox Church Tuesday, August 3 @ 7:00pm 150 Hawthorne, PSU Altoona |
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Abigail Simon and Neil Port will be appearing in Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" at the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts at Penn State Altoona. Performances are on: Thursday, May 20, 7:00 P. M. All Seats $12.00 Tickets available at the Misciagna Family Center Box Office on the Penn State Altoona Campus or by calling 949-5452 Monday through Friday, 10:00 A. M.-2:00 P.M. |
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Their perspectives may differ, but various faith groups are coming together for the second year to promote justice in Altoona. The Altoona Area Christian Coalition, in conjunction with the Ecumenical Conference of Greater Altoona, will hold the second annual Signs of Justice Interfaith event at 2 p.m. Jan. 17 at Altoona Area Junior High School auditorium. The event is held close to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, because of his work for justice and racial equality. Bill Wallen, director of the Greater Altoona Jewish Federation, said, the emphasis will be on examples of justice. He said the after-school programs are an example of promoting justice in the city. "How can we help young children to feel part of their community, get support from their community and grow into fully-functioning, successful adults?" he asked. Wallen said the concept of justice is seen in the Hebrew Scriptures, the teachings of Jesus and pillars of Islam. "So many faiths talk about and preach about the importance of reaching out and helping others," he said. "We're all commanded from the beginnings of the Hebrew Scriptures to take care of widows and the poor." Read more at the Altoona Mirror Online
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To celebrate the exhibitions, SAMA will host receptions at its Loretto and Altoona museums on Saturday, December 12. A reception at the Loretto Museum will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and will be followed by a reception in honor of Shirley Goldfarb: The Early Years at SAMA-Altoona from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Cost for the Loretto reception is $18 or $15 for members, while cost for the Altoona reception is $12 or $10 for members. For $20, guests can attend both receptions. Please R.S.V.P. by December 9 by calling the Altoona Museum at (814) 946-4464. Additionally, SAMA-Altoona will host a Lunch a l’Art program with Rebecca Cohen on December 9. Cohen is an author who is writing a book on the life of Shirley Goldfarb. Cost for the lunch program, which will begin at noon, is $13 or $12 for members. Please call the Altoona museum for reservations or more information. Click here for more information about Shirley Goldfarb
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6th Ward Ministries in conjunction with the Ecumenical Council of Altoona invites you to an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. The Evening Offering will consist of paper products, personal care items and cleaning products as well as monetary gifts. These items will be donated to local agencies to distribute to those in need. Our service will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 7:00 pm at Temple Beth Israel: 3004 Union Avenue, Altoona, Pa 16602 |
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On Sunday, November 15, 2009, the Federation will be sponsoring a bus trip to this amazing new ballet that commemorates the Holocaust. Click here for more information about the ballet and go to Youtube to see an interview with Stephen Mills, the creator of the ballet. More information about the Byham Theatre in Pittsburgh. Cost for tickets are $28.50/person and must be paid to ensure your reservation. We can only take 50 people so make sure you register now! The bus will leave at 11:00am and return at approximately 6:00pm. RSVP quickly to the Federation office at 515-118s or by return email. |
