january 2015 - Lower Merion Shuls

JANUARY 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
10 Tevet /
1
Tzom Asarah B’Tevet
Fast Starts: 5:55 a.m.
WEEKDAY DAVENING TIMES
SHACHARIT
Monday & Thursday: 6:45 & 8 am
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 7 am & 8 am
Shabbat: 7:15, 9 & 9:15 am
Sunday: 6:45, 7:30 & 8:30 am
SEPHARDIC MINYAN
Sunday Korbanot: 7:15 am / Hodu: 7:30am
Monday-Friday Korbanot: 6:15 am / Hodu: 6:30 am
Mincha Friday same as LMS
All times are subject to change. Check weekly announcements for
confirmation of all times.
13 Tevet /
4
14 Tevet /
5
15 Tevet / 6
21 Tevet / 12
22 Tevet/ 13
Weekly Mincha:
4:50 p.m.
27 Tevet /
18
28 Tevet / 19
25
Midreshet Yom Rishon
with Dr. Julie
Goldstein @10:00 a.m.
29 Tevet/ 20
Senior Lunch
& Learn at
noon
Beneath the Helmet
Film at 7:30 p.m.
Weekly Mincha:
5:05 p.m.
7
17 Tevet /
8
23 Tevet / 14
6 Shevat /
26
7 Shevat / 27
1 Shevat / 21
Rosh Chodesh
Shacharit 6:30 &
8:00 a.m.
Mommy & Me
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Rebbetzin Adina
Shmidman’s
Shiur: 2:00 p.m.
8 Shevat / 28
Mommy & Me
10:30-11:45 a.m.
FRIDAY
11 Tevet /
2
SATURDAY
12 Tevet /
Shabbat Veyechi
Candle lighting:
4:29 p.m.
Mincha: 4:35 p.m.
Ruach Minyan: 4:35 p.m. in the
Beit Midrash
TVT: 5:36 p.m.
Mincha Gedolah: 12:25 p.m.
Mincha: 4:20 p.m.
Maariv: 5:34 p.m.
Shabbat Ends: 5:39 p.m.
18 Tevet /
19 Tevet /
Shabbat Shemot
9
Candle lighting: 4:36 p.m
Mincha: 4:40 p.m
TVT: 5:43 p.m.
3
10
Mincha Gedolah: 12:30 p.m.
Mincha: 4:25 p.m.
Maariv: 5:41 pm
Shabbat Ends: 5:46 p.m.
LMS GALA at 8:00 p.m.
Mazal Tov to the Levin Families!
24 Tevet /
15
Mommy & Me
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Weekly Mincha:
4:55 p.m.
5 Shevat /
Early Mincha: 1:00 p.m.
Regular Mincha: 4:00
p.m.
Maariv: 5:00 p.m.
Fast Ends: 5:24 p.m.
Rebbetzin Adina
Shmidman’s
Shiur: 2:00 p.m.
Weekly Mincha: 4:40
p.m.
11
Shacharit: 6:45, 7:30 &
8:30 a.m.
Mommy & Me
10:30-11:45 a.m.
KYR with Rabbi Dovid
Horowitz at 9:15 a.m.
20 Tevet /
16 Tevet /
THURSDAY
25 Tevet /
16
Candle lighting: 4:43 p.m.
Mincha: 4:50 p.m.
TVT: 5:50 p.m.
2 Shevat /
22
3 Shevat /
23
Candle lighting: 4:51 p.m.
Mincha: 4:55 p.m.
TVT: 5:58 p.m.
9 Shevat /
29
10 Shevat /
30
Candle lighting: 4:59 p.m.
Mincha: 5:05 p.m.
TVT: 6:06 p.m.
26 Tevet /
Shabbat Vaera / Shabbat Mevarchim
Mincha Gedolah: 12:30 p.m.
Mincha: 4:35 p.m.
Maariv: 5:48 p.m.
Shabbat Ends: 5:53 p.m.
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4 Shevat /
Shabbat Bo
Mincha Gedolah: 12:35 p.m.
Mincha: 4:40 p.m.
Maariv: 5:56 p.m.
Shabbat Ends: 6:01 p.m.
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11 Shevat /
Shabbat Beshalach – Shabbat Shira
Bar / Bat Mitzvah Kiddush by Sara and Mitchell
Weinstein in honor of Max and Rebecca
Mincha Gedolah: 12:35 p.m.
Mincha: 4:50 p.m.
Maariv: 6:04 p.m.
Shabbat Ends: 6:09 p.m.
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Daily
Daf Yomi, 9:00 pm and 45 minutes before Mincha on Shabbat
One Shul-One Mesechta: 8:00 pm (between Mincha/Maariv on Shabbat)
Sunday
LMS Youth Groups
Shabbat Groups meet from 10-11:30 am
"Achdut": Ages 3-5/6
Leader: Leta Borck / Upstairs double classroom/
9:15 am: Intermediate Gemara, Tractate Horayot, Rabbi Ephraim Goldfein
Daf Yomi: Following the 7:30 am Shacharit
8:00 pm: Beginners Gemara Brachot, Rabbi Schwersenski
One Shul-One Mesechta: 8:00 pm
Monday
"Achva": 1st-2nd Graders
Leader: ZC Schwartz/ Location: Upstairs classroom
"Batya"" 3rd-5th Grade Girls
Leader: Aviva Hassan/ Upper Level room at top of the stairs
One Shul-One Mesechta: 8:00 pm
9:00 pm: Ein Yaacov, Gilad Gevaryahu
Tuesday
"Chaverim": 3rd-5th Grade Boys
Leader: Joshua Hassan/ Location: Upper Level classroom/
10:30 am: Parsha shiur with Rabbi Shmidman
One Shul-One Mesechta: 8:00 pm
9:00 pm: Advanced Gemara with Rabbi Shmidman
Teen Minyan
Teen Minyan is under the leadership of Rabbi Josh Friedman and
the LMS teens. Meets on the Lower Level.
Wednesday
10:30-11:45 am: Mommy & Me for babies and pre-schoolers
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Shiur by Rebbetzin Adina Shmidman alternate Wednesdays
One Shul-One Mesechta: 8:00 pm
Thursday
Tot Shabbat Group
The lower level corner classroom is open for children, ages 3 and
under, on alternate Shabbosim for parent-supervised play
beginning at 10:45 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring a favorite
toy for their child.
New Preschool Group Coming Soon!
One Shul-One Mesechta: 8:00 pm
Shabbat
After Hashkama minyan:
Hilchot Shabbat, Dov Daniel
Intermediate Gemara, Tractate Pesachim, David Shakow
One hour before Mincha: Navi Study Groups: Ezekiel and Melachim Bet
45 minutes before Mincha: Daf Yomi
Between Mincha and Maariv: One Shul-One Mesechta
Mommy & Me meets on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Rachael Starkman is our Mommy & Me coordinator. The program,
for children through age 3 ½ (accompanied by a mother or female
caregiver).
Lower Merion Synagogue presents
KOLLEL YOM RISHON
A project of Yeshiva University Center for the Jewish Future
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Shacharit at 8:30 am
Shiur will begin promptly at 9:15am
Rabbi Dr. David Horwitz
Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS and David Lifshitz Chair in Talmud
Kiddush and Havdalah:
Theoretical and Practical Issues
For more information or to sponsor a Kollel Yom Rishon please contact
Gwen Horowitz ~ 610-664-5626 or gwen@lowermerionsynagogue.org
Speakers Bureau
www.yu.edu/speakers
www.torah-academy.org
LMS Seniors
Tuesday, January 20 at Noon
“Senior Crime Prevention University”
The Office of the Attorney General would
like to help you avoid becoming a victim of
crime. Please join us for lunch and
“Senior Crime Prevention University” with
Ameer Blackmon. There will be time for
questions and answers. If you would like
to submit a question in advance, please
contact joanbetesh@gmail.com or
srabinovici@gmail.com
Nicheum Aveilim Information
Nichum Aveilim information regarding funerals and shiva locations is sent by email well. In the event that you
do not get all the information, you can call LMS at 610-664-5626 (press option 7) to get the same information.
LMS Yahrtzeit Plaques
Individual Yahrtzeit Plaques memorializing a loved one are available for $360 each, or $300 each for multiple
quantities, when ordered at the same time. Purchase of a plaque also includes a Hebrew entry into the annual
Yizkor book with the Hebrew name read at the Yom Kippur Yizkor service. To order, contact the LMS office
(610-664-5626/Shul@lowermerionsynagogue.org), or http://lowermerionshuls.com/localserver/?page_id=647.
LMS Email
LMS uses email for most of its communications. If you are not receiving LMS weekly announcements, Eruv
announcements, and other shul happenings via email, or if you are receiving them at old/incorrect email
addresses, please email your correct email address to: shul@lowermerionsynagogue.org.
LMS Sunshine Cards
For a quick and easy way to show someone that you care, you may purchase "in honor of "and "in memory of”
cards. The cost per card is a minimum donation of $8. Please make out a check to LMS, and mail it to: Ms.
Raizel Shapiro; 40 Old Lancaster Rd. # 309, Merion Station, PA 19066; 610-664-1708; softaraizy@yahoo.com
LMS Guest Cards
When you’re invited out for Shabbos or Yom Tov, are you tired of bringing that same old bottle of Kedem
Concord Grape or “magic” box of Wissotsky Teas that your hosts need like a loch in kop? Why not give the gift
that keeps on giving; an LMS Guest Card. The cost of one card is a tax-deductible $15, or six may be purchased
for $75. Make out your check to LMS, and mail it to: LMS; P.O. Box 2528; Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.
Are you moving, or have your already moved?
If you are moving away from the LMS community, we wish you hatzlachah rabbah wherever you venture.
Please let the LMS office (shul@lowermerionsynagogue.org) know if you want to continue receiving LMS emails. If you are moving to a new house/apartment in the area, please remember to inform the shul office of
your move (shul@lowermerionsynagogue.org) so that LMS has your correct address and contact information.
Bimah Flowers
Flowers may be sponsored in any of the minyanim for Shabbat or Yom Tov. In additional to hiddur mitzvah
(adding beauty to the mitzvah of davening), your name will appear in the LMS announcements and be
announced in shul. Flowers can be sponsored for the Main Sanctuary; Beit Midrash, or the Sephardic Minyan.
$150/location. Contact Judy Pomerantz (jpomerantz2@gmail.com/610-664-2182) at least one week in advance.
Community Kiddushim
LMS has expanded its in-house Kiddush options. For information, email Gwen Horowitz at
gwen@lowermerionsynagogue.org or call the shul office at 610-664-5626. The Kiddush price list can be
viewed at: http://lowermerionshuls.com/localserver/?page_id=644. We appreciate your support!
LMS Marketplace: Shopping and Personal Services
The following individuals and businesses support the Lower Merion Synagogue.
If you patronize them, please mention that you found them here!
AUTOMOTIVE
• Bob Wark’s Liberty: Montgomery Avenue and Old Lancaster Road, Merion, PA 19066; Phone 610667-4737; www.bobwarksliberty.com. Eight certified mechanics for your one stop auto repairs. AAA
approved. Open seven days a week.
• Sam & Sons Automobile Repair; 4407 Rising Sun Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19140; ph: 215-457-7766
samandsonsautorepair@hotmail.com; Orna Ben Shmuel and sons are LMS members. Pick-up/delivery
available to LMS members residing in Bala, Lower Merion, or Narberth!
BAKERIES & PASTRY SHOPS
• Best Cake Bakery: 7594 Haverford Ave; Philadelphia, PA 19151; Phone 215-878-1127; fax: 215-8780450. Cakes and baked goods.
• Roling’s the Bakery: 7848 Montgomery Avenue; Elkins Park, PA 19027; Phone 215-635-5524.
Delivery every Thursday to YOUR HOME in Bala Cynwyd & Merion Station.
BEAUTY SERVICES
• Salon Elana; 1294 Upland Terrace, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; Phone 610-667-6618;
salonelana242@gmail.com. Call Elana Avis for wig sales, cuts and great styles. Elana is an LMS
Member.
CAR SERVICE
• Artistic Comfort Limousine Services, LLC.; 215-909-0930; artisticcomfortlimo@gmail.com. Pick up
available for all locations in late model luxury vehicles. Call Artistic Comfort for your airport trips,
special occasions, sporting events, evenings out, and more! Servicing all airports 24 hours per day.
CATERING/RESTAURANTS/FOOD
• Catering by Ann (Hirsch): Phone 267-918-0288 or 610-664-5327. Feel like a guest at your own
simcha. Ann provides home cooking without the stress or mess and helps make your simcha, corporate
lunch, or dinner party memorable. Shabbat/Yom Tov meals or ala carte selections are available. Ann
Hirsch an LMS Member.
• Catering and Meat Orders by Ira Feldman: 973-690-5394 (plant); 267-784-0710 (Ira’s
cell); 2feldpersons@verizon.net Ira can supply you with high quality OU GLATT USDA-certified
meats. This good quality meat comes from Alle and Truth™. Please contact Ira for a full product list and
prices. Ira Feldman is an LMS Member.
• Greenwald Caterers: 40 E. 8th Street; Lakewood, NJ 08701; Phone 732-370-8300; Fax: 732-3700202; eleiser@greenwaldcaterers.com ormany@greenwaldcaterers.com; Elegant Catering for any
occasion at LMS, hotels, or in your home! Manny Auerbacher is your host.
• Kosher Foods & More LLC: Wholesale kosher food distributor. Local deliveries. 2840 Pine Road,
Unit C, Huntington Valley, PA 19006. Phone 267-7228530;info@kosherfoodsandmore.com; www.kosherfoodsandmore.com.
• New York Bagel Bakery: 7555 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151; Phone215-878-8080.
Voted #1 in Philadelphia. Catering for Bar/Bat Mitzvah parties, meetings, brisim and more.
• Prestige Caterers: Phone 212-348-2350; info@prestigecaterers.com; www.prestigecaterers.com. New
York’s most creative Glatt Kosher Caterer.
• R & R Produce & Party Trays: 7551 Haverford Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19151; Phone 215-8786264; fax: 215-878-0697; Party trays for all occasions. Ruth & Rob Bender.
• Shalom Pizzeria; Haverford and City Avenue (7598A Haverford); Philadelphia, PA 19151; Phone 215878-1500. Eat In/Take Out. Delivery Available. Vegetarian Kosher Cuisine, Pizza, Greek,
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Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Cuisine. Pas Yisrael and Chalav Yisroel. Shalom Pizzeria can cater
your simcha. Guy Shitrit is an LMS Member.
Six Points Kosher Events: info@sixpointskosher.com; 610-257-3050. Unsurpassed Glatt Kosher
Catering for all your events needs; large, small and individual. Full-scale pareve, milchig and fleishig
catering.
CHESED ORGANIZATIONS
• AMIT: P.O. Box 342; Wynnewood, PA 19096; Phone 410-472-9363; philamit@aol.com;
www.amitchildren.org; Robbiep@amitchildren.org. Robbie Pearlstein is the Philadelphia area Amit
director. AMIT enables Israel’s youth to realize their potential and strengthens Israeli society by
educating and nurturing children from diverse backgrounds within a framework of academic excellence,
religious values and Zionist ideals.
• Bikur Cholim; Bikur Cholim provides rest, comfort, home-cooked meals for the sick and for the
families of the hospitalized. Bikur Cholim also supplies direct-donor blood. Please mail checks to Bikur
Cholim, c/o Malkie Schwartz. 224 Old Lancaster Rd, Merion Station, PA 19066. For more information,
please call 610-668-1183.
• Chai Connections; Email coordinator@chaicareerconnections.org if you are hiring, know about job
openings, or need to find employment.
• Chasdei Eliyahu; Chasdei Eliyah provides food, shelter, and clothing to local Jewish families in need.
For information, call 610-642-6444. Send checks to: Chasdei Eliyahu; 200 Haverford Rd; Wynnewood,
PA 19096.
• So2Speak: Ronit Tehrani is So2Speak’s Chief Operating Officer and Founder. Office: PO Box 8, Bala
Cynwyd, PA 19004; Phone 215-900-1139; rtehrani@s02speak.org.
CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
• Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes: Phone 610-785-1321. Accessories for women and children. Your
one-stop for shells, stockings, hair accessories and more. Phyllis Colman is an LMS member.
• Jody’s Collection: Phone 215-500-8707; jomo1025@comcast.net. Classic clothing for women and
girls. Jody Molinari is an LMS member.
• Shel-Lee’s: Shelly Melman & Cyndilee Kosloff have teamed up to offer the latest in stylish clothing for
children and teens, and fabulous accessories for women. For an appointment, contact Shelly at 610-4768107 / shelly-melman@comcast.net or Cyndilee at 610-960-6272 / cyndilee18@gmail.com. Shelly and
Cyndilee are LMS members.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PHONE REPAIR
• Multi-Media Communications; Lewis Hipkins; PHONE 610-785-6110; loh@mmcservice.com; Bala
Cynwyd, PA • Phone • voicemail • data • video surveillance • sales • service • design • installation.
COMPUTER ASSISTANCE
• Harry Ladenheim, PhD (Chem): Harry Ladenheim is available to help tutor you in Word and Excel.
For information, please contact him at rohalsys@yahoo.com or 610-667-1963. Available at your home
or office.
DENTISTS & ORTHODONTISTS
• S. Dovid Friedman, DMD; 201 Meetinghouse Lane; Merion Station, PA 19066; 610-667-1984;
dovid@friedmanorthodontics.com; www.Friedmanorthodontics.com; child and adult orthodontics
• Main Line Dental Associates; 352 Montgomery Avenue; Merion Station, PA 19066; Phone 610-6680606; hsdriller@aol.com; Leon A. Wertheimer, DDS. Serving the Lower Merion Community for 25
years.
DRY CLEANER & LAUNDRY
• Main Line Clothing Care: 140 Montgomery Avenue (near Starbucks); Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; 610668-9289. Main Line Care generously cleans all LMS religious coverings/taleisim without charge.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
• Kutest Kids: www.kutestkids.com; Phone: 610-227-0388; Fax: 888-807-6029.Kutest Kids provide
early intervention Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy and Special Education to children from
birth to 5 years of age. Founded in 2007 by Malka Adlerstein, MS, CCC-SLP, Kutest Kids now serves
upwards of 120 children in the greater Philadelphia area.
ELECTRICIAN
• Andrew DiLeonardo: 610-449-6775; yadone1@verizon.net; is a Master Electrician. Andrew can help
you with ALL of your home/business needs from installing cable TV/phone lines/network wiring to rewiring old wiring. Free Estimates. No Job Too Small. Licensed & Insured.
FLORISTS
• Long Stems: 610.664.7352; 356 Montgomery Avenue, Merion, PA 19066. Exceptional floral design for
any occasion.
• W & H Floral: Wayne Flook; 267-441-6374. Free delivery every Friday to the Lower Merion area.
Proud purveyors of the LMS Bimah flowers.
FUNERAL AND CEMETERY SERVICES
• Joseph Levine and Sons: SERVICE-TRADITION-DIGNITY; locations in Philadelphia, Trevose, and
Broomall; 215-927-2700; www.levinefuneral.com; info@levinefuneral.com. Adam Levine is an LMS
member.
• West Laurel Hill Cemetery-Chesed Shel Emet: 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004;
Phone 610-668-9900; www.forever-care.com.
GIFTS & GIFT BASKETS
• Bala Judaica: 222 Bala Avenue; Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; Phone 610-664-0112;
jewishweddings@msn.com. Extensive collection of Judaica and gifts suitable for bar/bat mitzvahs,
weddings, etc. Madelyn is an LMS member.
• Love from Home: 610.664.5707. Love from Home is located inside Babis Pharmacy at 338
Montgomery Ave in Merion Station. Perfect customized gifts for every occasion.
HOME FURNISHINGS & DECOR
• Metropolitan Drapery & Blinds, Etc: Phone 610-664-2911; MetroDrapery@yahoo.com. Serving
Lower Merion customers since 2001!! Gershon Ben Shalom is an LMS member.
• Mr. Bar Stool: 167 N. 2nd Street; Philadelphia; Phone 215-925-4800;
www.mrbarstool.com; barrybarstool@aol.com; Whether you’re furnishing an entire bar or just looking
for that perfect home accent, Mr. Bar Stool is the place. There’s a tremendous selection to choose from,
and everything is in stock and ready to go! Shomer Shabbat.
HOME REPAIR, SERVICES AND REMODELING
• Eli’s Home Improvements: Owner Eli Yael can be reached at 610-350-8877 or 610-8533516. Remodeling, carpentry, painting, kitchens, baths, finished basements, decks, tile work, & much
more. No job is too big or too small. Licensed & insured.
• J.R. Paving C0. Inc.: Call Joseph J at 610-496-4789 or Joseph R at 610-517-6858. Driveways, parking
lots and roads. Sealcoating, excavation, concrete work and more. Call for a free estimate.
• Leonard Wolf: First aid for the home! Contact Leonard at 484-584-540 or www.homerepairdoctor.net.
HOME HEALTH CARE
• Aura Home Care: Phone 610-234-3828; info@aurahomecare.com. Reliable, dedicated and thoroughly
screened caregivers so you can feel safe and secure.
• Silver Lining Home Health Care, Inc; Phone 215-885-7701; www.slhomecare.com. Silver Lining is
one of the area’s most respected providers of non-medical in-home care caregivers and certified nursing
assistants. Personal care, shopping and errands, companion visits. Services can be provided hourly, daily
or live-in.
INVESTMENT SERVICES
• Mill Creek Capital Advisors; Phone 610-941-7714; www.millcreekcap.com. Outsourced Chief
Investment Officers serving families, foundations, endowments and pensions.
INVITATIONS & STATIONERY
• Creative Design & Printing: 203 City Avenue, Merion Station, PA 19066; 610-667-4766,
creativedp@earthlink.net. Invitations, Hebrew logos, stationery, business cards, brochures, benchers,
kippot and envelope addressing. Also full color printing. Irwin will work within your budget. Irwin
Zinnes is an LMS member.
JEWELRY
• Into Pearls: 8 Penn Center Lobby, 1628 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103; 484-431-3845. Into Pearls
sells the highest quality fresh-water pearls. Buy Direct From The Importer!! Harry Schwartz is an
LMS member.
• Toll’s Jewelers; The Marketplace at Huntingdon Valley, 2126 Country Line Road, Huntingdon Valley,
PA 19066; Phone 610-668-8659 (Home), 215-396-0930 (Store); toll_6@msn.com. Top dollar paid for
your gold, silver and platinum and exceptional prices for all your jewelry needs, including expert repair.
Wende and Leslie Toll are LMS members.
JUDAICA
• Bala Judaica; 222 Bala Avenue; Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; Phone 610-664-0112;
jewishweddings@msn.com. Extensive collection of Judaica suitable for Bar/Bat mitzvahs, weddings and
other gifts. Madelyn Heyman is an LMS member.
LEGAL SERVICES
• Law Offices of Carole A. Cleere: Carole A. Cleere, Esq. ; 2 Bala Plaza, Suite 300, Bala Cynwyd, PA
19004; Phone 610-660-7844; Fax 610-980-3555; email cleerelaw2004@yahoo.com. Wills & Estates,
Real Estate Closings and Family Law. Carole Cleere is an LMS member.
• Joseph A. Hirsch, Esq.: 117 Forrest Avenue, Suite 202, Narberth, PA 19072; Phone 610-645-9222;
FAX: 610-645-9223; jahirsch@hirschfirm.com. Joseph Hirsch is an LMS member.
MEDICAL SERVICES
• Advocare-Main Line Pediatrics: Phone 610-642-9200 or 800-660-KIDS;
www.advocaremainlinepeds.com; Offices: 701 Montgomery Avenue; Narberth, PA 19072 (this office is
within the Lower Merion Eruv) and Paoli Pointe Medical Bldg, Suite 2; Paoli, PA 19301. AdvocareMain Line Pediatrics specializes in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Advocare/Main Line
Pediatricians Janet M. Michaelson, MD and Mindy F. Rosenblum, MD are LMS members.
• Aesthetic Dermatology: Lynn Klein, MD, FAAD & Daniel H. Parish, MD, JD, FAAD. Medical,
Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology. Office: 50 Monument Road, Suite 301, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004;
Phone 610-668-2570; www.lynnklein.com. Dr. Lynn Klein is an LMS member.
• Friedman Orthodontics: Offices located in Bala Cynwyd. Phone 610-667-1984. 10% off for LMS
members if you mention this ad. Sunday and evening hours are available.
www.friedmanorthodontics.com.
• Jonathan Gomberg, MD, FACC: University of Pennsylania Cardiovascular Medicine Division.
Offices: Penn Heart & Vascular Center, East Pavilion, 2nd floor, 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia,
PA 19104, Phone 215 662-7700; and Penn Medicine at Radnor; 250 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA
19087, 610-902-2273. Dr. Jonathan Gomberg is an LMS member.
• Gordon-Klinow Pediatric Associates, LLC: Pediatric, Adolescent and Newborn Medicine; 919
Conestoga Road, Bldg 3, Suite 111, Rosemont, PA 19010; Phone 610-527-4715. Dr. Hal Gordon is an
LMS member.
• Rene Rubin, MD; Rittenhouse Hematology & Oncology: 207 N. Broad St; Philadelphia, PA 19107;
Phone 215 561-0809; valet parking available. Specializing in all aspects of cancer, breast cancer
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treatment & risk assessment. We have a full-service lab & treatment center and all treatments are done
in our center city office. Dr. Rene Rubin is an LMS member.
Melissa Neumann Schwartz, DO FAOCO: 375 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027; Phone
215-887-7380; Fax: 215-887-7373; www.schwartzent.com; Ear Nose & Throat; Sinus & Allergy Care;
Audiology & Hearing Aids. Dr. Melissa Neumann Schwartz is an LMS member.
Seth Zwillenberg MD: Frank Marlowe MD; Matthew Nagorsky MD & Steven Ladenheim MD.
Otorhinolaryngology; Adult & Pediatric ENT, Head & Neck Surgery, Facial Plastics, Related Allergies.
Offices: Albert Einstein Medical Center, Old York & Tabor Roads, Phone 215-456-7140; St.
Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Front & Erie Streets in Philadelphia, Phone 215-427-8915; and
8350 Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia, Phone 215-331-6878. Dr. Seth Zwillenberg is an LMS
member.
MUSIC & VOICE LESSONS
• Gilya Hodos: Pianist and teacher; Phone 610-667-4548; ghodos@yahoo.com; Learn to play the piano in
fun, relaxed lessons taught with joy and ease by an accomplished pianist. Weekly lessons, biannual
recitals. Private instruction in piano, chamber music, music theory, and music history. Gilya Hodos is
an LMS member.
OFFICE & HOME SUPPLIES
• Accommodation Mollen, Inc: Cleaning & Safety Supplies, Paper Goods and much more. For
information on how Accommodation Mollen can help your business, school or institution, contact Barry
Pransky at 267-773-4804 (direct line), 610-772-0761 (cell) or at bpransky@accommodationmollen.com. Barry Pransky is an LMS member.
PAPER & PARTY GOODS
• Paper Makolet: 309 Bala Avenue; Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; Phone 484-270-8171 or 610-585-2180;
www.papermakolet.com; disposable paper goods for your home. Esti Lordjan is an LMS member.
PARTY SERVICES
• Unique Video Concepts: 2111 Magnolia Lane, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444; Phone 610-828-2788;
neinhorn@uniquevid.com; www.uniquevid.com. Norman Einhorn creates high-quality professional
videos for all of your simcha, organization, business or personal needs.
• David Zeidman Entertainment, Inc.: Phone 610-527-2833; emcdaz@aol.com. Entertainment for all
occasions. Your complete party source.
PERSONAL TRAINER
• Esti’s Fitness: 309 Bala Avenue; Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; Phone 610-585-2180; elordjan@gmail.com.
Esti Lordjan is a NPTI Certified Personal Trainer as well as being CPR Certified. Esti Lordjan is an
LMS member.
PHARMACY
• Gladwyne Pharmacy; 352 Righters Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035; Phone 610-649-1100;
staff@gladwynepharmacy.com. The Gladwyne Pharmacy offers a full service Pharmacy, Invitations and
Stationery, Gift Shop, Gift Baskets, Vitamins and Wellness Center, Medical Supplies and Equipment,
Greeting Cards, Salon Grade Cosmetics, Hair care products and Gourmet food. Open daily and located
at the corner of Righters Mill and Youngsford Roads in Gladwyne.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
• Rasansky Physical Therapy: 2 Bala Plaza, Suite 1L-47, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; Phone 610-6681048; fax: 610-668- 9539; Debra Rasansky, RPT; deb@rasanskypt.com.
• Susan L. Rendsburg PT; cell: 610-246-2793; home: 610-660-8146; susanrend@gmail.com.
Personalized physical therapy in the comfort of your own home!! Susan Rendsburg is an LMS
member.
PLUMBING, HEATING, & COOLING
• TSQ Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling; 350 Strathmore Rd; Havertown, PA 19083; Phone
610.446.4842; www.TSQPlumbing.com; Proudly serving the Lower Merion Shul & its members for
over 20 years
PRINTING & DUPLICATING SERVICES
• Minuteman Press; 61 West City Avenue; Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; Phone 610-668-8847; fax: 610668-8894; www.mmpbala.com; 1-4 color offset printing; high-speed digital copies; color laser copies;
binding; and more.
PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING SERVIES
• Suri Halpern, JD, MFT: Phone 610-348-5997. Individual and Couple’s Counselor, specializing in
enhancing marital relationships, improving communication and intimacy. Suri Halpern is an LMS
member.
• Kathie Shrager, Psy.D.: Phone (484)557-7257; kathiefaye@yahoo.com. Kathie Shrager is an LMS
member.
REALTORS
• Beth Samberg: Keller Williams Main Line Realty; Cell: 610-716-0997, Office: 610-520-6516,
beth@bethsamberg.com. Beth has been awarded the 5 Star Award by Philadelphia Magazine four years
in a row. 10% of all commissions donated to the charity of her clients’ choice. The Beth Samberg Team
is always helping you move in the right direction. Beth Samberg is an LMS member and former
Sisterhood president.
• Israela Friedman: Berkshire Hathaway / Prudential Fox Roach Realtors. Israela can help you with all
your real estate needs. She is committed to exceeding all your expectations! Contact Israela at 610-7300731 (cell), 610-649-4500 (office) or israelahaor@gmail.com. Israela is an LMS member and current
Sisterhood president.
• Renee Hill: Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc; Renee Hill 610-733-HILL (4455);
reneehillrealtor@yahoo.com; 610-658-8900 ext. 8944 (office); www.reneehillrealtor.com. Renee
specializes in home sales within the Eruv.
• Renee Hill’s Team: LMS Members Wendie Sittenfield and Shmuel Honig are members of Renee Hill’s
team. Wendie can be reached as listed below and Shmuel can be reaches at 610-831-6777 or
shonig@gmail.com.
• Rachel Levin: Berkshire Hathaway / Prudential Fox Roach Realtors, 610-658-7322 (office), cell: 610348-0005, 610-649-5228 (home), Rachel.levin@profoxroach.com; www.RachelLevin.com; Rachel has
over 30 years of real estate experience. Expect the very best for all of your real estate needs. Rachel
Levin is an LMS member.
• Wendie Sittenfield: Real Estate Referral Associate at Metro Referral Associates, Inc; 610-658-8900
(office); 610-348-1996 (cell); wendieG673@gmail.com. Wendie is an LMS member who makes
shidduchs between buyers and sellers. “I’ll make sure I find an agent who listens to your
concerns, answers your questions, and works diligently to get you what you want!” Wendie Sittenfield
is an LMS member.
SCHOOLS
• Kohelet Yeshiva High School (formerly Stern Hebrew High School) is located at the Martha & Harry
Stern Campus: 223 N. Highland Avenue, Merion Station, PA 19066; Phone 610-667-2020; www
koheletyeshiva.org. An innovator in Modern Orthodox education for girls and boys. Cultivating
curiosity, creativity and commitment in the hearts and minds of the next generation. Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl,
Head of School (gperl@koheletyeshiva.org); Rabbi Tzvi Sinensky, Rosh Beit Midrash
(mybeitmidrash@koheletyeshiva.org); Sharon Baker, Director of Admissions
(admissions@koheletyeshiva.org).
• Kosloff Torah Academy (formerly Torah Academy Girl’s High School) is located at 50 Montgomery
Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; Phone 610-668-5010; www.ktahs.org; info@ktahs.org. Greater
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Philadelphia’s only all-girls Jewish High School providing students a premier limudei kodesh education
and outstanding college preparatory program.
Torah Academy of Greater Philadelphia: TA educates boys and girls from nursery through eighth
grade. With a curriculum rooted in Torah, and general studies characterized by academic excellence, TA
provides a dynamic Jewish education that fosters intellectual as well as spiritual understanding and love
of Torah.
SECURITY SERVICES
• DSD Security Systems: Join our fast growing list of happy customers that are securing their houses,
offices, or investment properties with our Burglar or Fire Alarm systems. We install and monitor
Burglar Alarms, Fire Alarms, CCTV, Access Control, and all Audio systems. Please call or email for a
FREE in home evaluation and estimate. We offer very competitive pricing with personal service!
References available upon request. Phone 267-270-5482; info@dsdsecurity.com;
www.dsdsecurity.com.
THERAPY SERVICES
• Kutest Kids: 131 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; Phone 610-227-0388. Offering
pediatric speech, occupational and physical therapy services.
TREE SERVICES
• Reasonable Tree Service; Heriberto Severino, proprietor; H.SEVERINO33@Hotmail.com; 877-3050318 or 267-456-8221. Herbierto has been in the tree servicing field for over 20 years. LMS member
references available. Reliable, reasonably priced, fully licensed and insured.
WEB CONSULTING & WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
• Eitan Dvir of E-agle. E-commerce, web design graphics, databases and much more. For information,
contact Eitan at 347-996-7154 or eaglecorp@gmail.com. Eitan Dvir is an LMS member.
LMS accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any advertising. LMS does not specifically recommend
or endorse any product or service offered on the LMS Marketplace. Please support our advertisers and
mention that you saw their ads in the LMS Marketplace and Directory!
Community Listserve
LMShuls is a community-wide list-serve serving the Lower Merion community. Among the services that could
be posted are: community events; job and real estate postings; shiva notices; requests for rides; garage sales;
lost and found items; sports leagues; and child care notices. The list creator and webmaster is Eitan Dvir. To
subscribe, at no cost, log onto www.LowerMerionShuls.com and follow its prompts. For more information,
contact LMShuls Project Coordinator, Hannah Lee at hannah@barzel.org or 610-668-8590.
NOTE: The list-serve has had a few Yahoo issues lately and has temporarily moved. Join its temporary home
by clicking on the link below and then the Join Group button. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Listserve/