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Beth Israel is a Reconstructionist congregation in Media, Pennsylvania where you will find a vibrant community of individuals and families committed to celebrating our Judaism, nurturing our members, educating our children (and ourselves!) and repairing the world. Our religious tradition reflects our ancestors' search for meaning, purpose, and value. As we continue in their footsteps, we are egalitarian, participatory, and open-minded. Our diverse views of God emphasize godliness rather than the supernatural. We value that power in the universe that infuses all of creation with a sense of transcendence and impels us to improve the world and ourselves.
We express our beliefs in word and deed, prayer and action, learning and teaching.
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Eliana Andersen 8th Annual Arts & Creativity Festival
On Sunday, February 26th The Cat’s Pajamas rocked the house! “Philly’s favorite kid-rock band”* had our bewhiskered, pajama-clad students and families up on our feet with “Driving in My Car,” “Building a Better World,” “The Great Big Bug,” and other classics. After the show, Teacher Marc surprised the band by leading the children in a new arrangement of Oseh Shalom, and everyone enjoyed the brunch spread at Ellie’s Café. Kids got creative with the song lyrics, making crazy clocks, playdough puppets, fish, and tarantulas--with the ingenious help of Lisa Schachner, Shayna and Sharon Boyd, Adam Boxer and Suzanne Simenhoff, and Nathan and Susan Meyer. Shout-out to the rest of the committee: Dan and Molly Andersen, Theresa Citrenbaum, Amy Fantalis, Vicki Goodman, Harris Fogel for all photography, Sharon Kleban, Lisa Liebman, and Randi Raskin Nash. And many thanks to all of you who made contributions, ensuring the continuity of this joyous festival.