CREATING COMMUNITY...
CONNECT & ENGAGE
Are you a guitar player? Bicyclist? Knitter? Wine expert? Music aficionado? Theatre goer? Hiker? Museum lover? Other?? Email Cindy Ruben or Elliott Shulman and tell us your ideas. We are here to create a group for you! This is an opportunity to connect, meet and create connections with Temple members.
RUNNING CLUB
TUESDAYS | 9:00 am Start your day off right and join Rabbi Newburge and fellow members for an easy and fun run. Contact: Rabbi Newburge or 610-649-7800. KRAV MAGA AT MLRT
SATURDAYS | 4:00 pm Krav Maga emphasizes simple and practical techniques, real life scenarios, and intense training. Learn how to defend yourself, your friends, or your family, while getting in great shape! Classes are intense, fun and functional. It is not necessary to go to all classes. You will walk away from each self-contained class with a new set of skills. Come to one class...a few...or all of them! $10 per class ($15 for non-members) & your first one is FREE! Adults and children 12 years old and up. Bring a friend or family member! Contact: Scott Ginesin or 610-649-7800. 
SHABBAT IN NATURE
SATURDAY, MARCH 23 | 8:30 am LOCATION: VALLEY FORGE HISTORICAL PARK Explore the flora, fauna and history of Valley Forge National Historical Park. Join Rabbi Newburge and your MLRT family for an invigorating Shabbat morning walk. Our monthly Shabbat hikes offer us the opportunity to reconnect to nature and reinforce our sense of community. Please meet us in the MLRT parking lot at 8:30 am to caravan/carpool. Contact: Rabbi Newburge or 610-649-7800. 
MAIN LINE FOODIES
We want to encourage people who love food and love to cook to join our friendly and delicious group. Future plans may include a progressive dinner, recipes in the Bulletin, holiday cooking ideas, knife skills class and any other ideas that you may have. Contact: David Rawdin 
DOWNTOWN TORAH ON TAP
Gather downtown with MLRT members and a member of our clergy (and bring a friend!) to dive into the weekly Torah portion. No prior learning or experience is needed — just an open mind and heart as we learn and share together. TRAVEL WITH MLRT IN 2019!October 23– November 3, 2019
An Extraordinary Jewish Journey to Morocco with Rabbi David Straus Visit the souks of Fes, the famed gardens of Marrakech, the Kasbah of Rabat, the mausoleums of great sultans and kings, the graves of saintly rabbis, the dunes of the Sahara, the Todra Gorge, the Atlas mountains, and so much more! December 2019 Take your whole family on a trip to Israel that you will never forget! If you are interested in learning more about any of these amazing trips, please contact Rabbi Straus at 610-649-7800. PLOTS AVAILABLE IN THE MAIN LINE REFORM TEMPLE SECTION AT WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY
Cemetery plots are still available for resale to MLRT congregants in the MLRT section of West Laurel Hill Cemetery. The cost of a single grave is $4,500, which is the same as the cemetery charges the public if bought directly, and includes perpetual care. If you purchase through MLRT, $500 of your $4,500 purchase will go to MLRT as a charitable, tax-deductible donation. If you or your family members are interested in purchasing plots, either within the next year or at the time of actual need, please contact MLRT Executive Director, Missy Johnson, for more information or to arrange for selection and purchase.
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A MULTICULTURAL MUSICAL JOURNEYThe Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with ARTolerance, welcomes musicians Shmuel Elbaz, Yoram Azulay and Moshe Barsheshet from the Jewish Federation's Partnership2Gether Israel region of Netivot and Sdot Negev. They will take you on a Sephardic musical journey, accompanied by members of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Monday, March 18 | 7:00 pm Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville DOWNLOAD FLYER 
COMMUNITY PORTRAIT
A Population Study of Greater Philadelphia "Have you heard about Community Portrait? It’s a population study, commissioned by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia once every 10 years, that will help us to most effectively evaluate and support the needs of our local Jewish communities. Your answers will help us to direct our resources to where they're most needed so our entire Jewish community can continue to grow and thrive! Keep an eye out for the survey in the mail to see if you've been selected to take part in the survey. Learn more. IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODTUNE INTO THE MARSHALL PORTNOY SHOW!
Fridays at 10:00 AM on WWDB 860AM Radio. FREE TEST PREP AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROGRAM for Jewish Students The LASKO COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM is now accepting applications for our college prep program beginning this summer. Jewish students who are college bound and will be a high school senior beginning fall 2019 are eligible to apply. Students accepted into the Lasko Program receive test prep tutoring, college and financial aid counseling, an internship in the Jewish community, and social activities. Participation in the Lasko Program is generously underwritten by the Lasko Family Foundation and provided at no cost to the family. Please call Rhonda Cohen at 215-832-0876 or email. 
MLRT & ARTolerance Present…
the award winning Arab & Jewish Ensemble SHESHBESH CONCERT SUNDAY, MARCH 31 | 3:00 PM The award winning Arab & Jewish Ensemble, SheshBesh, under the auspices of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, will be perfoming at MLRT in celebration of ARTolerance led initiatives in pursuit of shared society in the USA and in the Middle East. Suggested donation of $20. Contact Cantor Rudnick for more information. 
GJMC ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING & OPEN HOUSE
BETH DAVID REFORM CONGREGATION 1130 VAUGHN LANE, GLADWYNE SUNDAY, MARCH 31 | 11:00 AM Right in our neighborhood is the Gladwyne Jewish Memorial Cemetery (GJMC), an historic Jewish burial ground that was active from 1893 until 1945. Long abandoned in the decades that followed, the property has recently been reclaimed thanks to many volunteers - including MLRT students and members! All are welcome to attend the upcoming GJMC Annual Member Meeting and Open House on Sunday, the 31st. Hear a recap of 2018 achievements and learn about important 2019 initiatives. An optional guided tour of the property will be offered following the meeting for you to experience its unique beauty first-hand. RSVP (optional) to Jill Cooper. 
ADL WALK AGAINST HATE
SUNDAY, MAY 19 | 9:00 AM Please join the MLRT team for the ADL's Annual Walk Against Hate. Sign up and join the Main Line Reform Team. Questions: Rabbi Newburge 610-649-7800. 
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