Rabbi

Nehama Benmosche

Co-Presidents

Paul Zakrzewski
Scott Berman

Treasurer

Izzy Studzienko

Corresponding Secretary

Gale Maleskey

Recording Secretary

Paula Tahler

Board Members

Dave Teumim
Gwen Greenberg
Paul Zakrzewski
Rachel Zane
Scott Berman

Voice Mail

610-435-3775
Leave a message and we will return your call (we may pick up only once or twice a week, please be patient)

Email

Contact: am.haskalah.office@gmail.com

Donations

Please mail all donations to
Am Haskalah c/o
Ignacy Studzienko
Treasurer
911 Hawthorn Road
Allentown, PA 18103-4677

Our services offer a traditional Jewish expression of prayer and study within the context of Reconstructionism's philosophy of "the past having a vote but not a veto." There is a combination of Hebrew and English, traditional prayers along with creative readings, and the incorporation of elements that our congregants find meaningful, such as healing prayers and meditation services. We are musically diverse, with drums and guitars along with the human voices. There is always an opportunity to bring the personal into the midst of community.

Shabbat Services

We hold Shabbat Services Friday evenings at Congregation Brith Sholom in Bethlehem, PA throughout the year, except for summer, when we hold services every other Friday evening at a member's home. There is also a Family Shabbat Dinner once a month. and Shabbat Morning Torah Services once a month. Please check our calendar for current times and event details.

Holidays and Special Events

Am Haskalah has services for all Jewish holidays and special events throughout the year. See the Calendar page for dates and times.

Bar & Bat Mitzvah

A Bar or Bat Mitzvah is one of the most important life cycle events for a Jew. For a child, it is the first time that he or she is called to the Torah. It marks the child’s becoming an adult member of the community in religious and ritual matters. For an adult, it often represents acquiring a new level of Jewish knowledge and/or commitment.