Events
2020 Annual Member Meeting & Open House (all are welcome!)
Sunday, March 29th, 2020 at 11:00am
Join us (indoors!) on Sunday, March 29th for the Annual Meeting and Open House of the Friends of the Gladwyne Jewish Memorial Cemetery.
Stay tuned for details on a special presenter. Board President Neil Sukonik will present a recap of our 2019 achievements, and will highlight our initiatives for 2020 and the bright future of Har Hasetim. Following the meeting, we'll offer an optional guided tour of the property for you to experience its unique beauty first-hand.
All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!
Beth David Reform Congregation
1130 Vaughan Lane
Gladwyne, PA 19035
RSVP (optional) to Jill Cooper: jcooper@bdavid.org
Sunday, March 29th, 2020 at 11:00am
Join us (indoors!) on Sunday, March 29th for the Annual Meeting and Open House of the Friends of the Gladwyne Jewish Memorial Cemetery.
Stay tuned for details on a special presenter. Board President Neil Sukonik will present a recap of our 2019 achievements, and will highlight our initiatives for 2020 and the bright future of Har Hasetim. Following the meeting, we'll offer an optional guided tour of the property for you to experience its unique beauty first-hand.
All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!
Beth David Reform Congregation
1130 Vaughan Lane
Gladwyne, PA 19035
RSVP (optional) to Jill Cooper: jcooper@bdavid.org
Third Annual Stephen J. Anderer Day of Service
Sunday, October 13th, 2019
This Day of Service was created to recognize the major contributions Stephen made in advancing our efforts while President of the Friends of the Gladwyne Jewish Memorial Cemetery. Over 60 volunteers participated this year!
“It is meaningful to our family for the Friends to support Stephen's memory in a way that is aligned with his vision and his commitment to community, history and Judaism,” said Dr. Susan Anderer. “Stephen would be proud to know the restoration of this historical memorial cemetery continues in his honor.”
At this year's Day of Service, volunteers assisted with stabilization of paths throughout the cemetery, removal of invasive plants, and clean-up of fallen limbs and other debris.
Sunday, October 13th, 2019
This Day of Service was created to recognize the major contributions Stephen made in advancing our efforts while President of the Friends of the Gladwyne Jewish Memorial Cemetery. Over 60 volunteers participated this year!
“It is meaningful to our family for the Friends to support Stephen's memory in a way that is aligned with his vision and his commitment to community, history and Judaism,” said Dr. Susan Anderer. “Stephen would be proud to know the restoration of this historical memorial cemetery continues in his honor.”
At this year's Day of Service, volunteers assisted with stabilization of paths throughout the cemetery, removal of invasive plants, and clean-up of fallen limbs and other debris.
2019 Annual Member Meeting & Open House
Sunday, March 31st, 2019 at 11:00am
Sunday, March 31st, 2019 at 11:00am
Our 2019 Annual Meeting was held Sunday, March 31st. Board President Neil Sukonik presented a recap of our 2018 achievements, and highlighted our initiatives for 2019. Following the meeting, several attendees participated in a guided tour of the property.
Stephen J. Anderer Day of Service
Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 9:30am – noon
Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 9:30am – noon
The Day of Service, in memory of Stephen J. Anderer, former President of the Friends of GJMC, will include a ceremony dedicating the recently restored stone pillar entranceway and the newly installed bronze Har Hasetim plaque.
“The Day of Service was created to recognize the significant contributions that Stephen made in advancing the efforts for the Friends through his leadership and tireless efforts,” said Neil Sukonik, President of the Friends. “We are proud to have this important Day of Service in Stephen's memory be the foundation for
the dedication of the restoration of the stone pillars.”
“It is meaningful to our family for the Friends to support Stephen's memory in a way that is aligned with his vision and his commitment to community, history and Judaism,” said Dr. Susan Anderer. “Stephen would be proud to know the restoration of this historical memorial cemetery continues in his honor.”
The Friends oversee the restoration of Har Hasetim, which translates to Mount of Olives, a formerly abandoned Jewish Cemetery in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania that was established in 1893.
The Day of Service will include stabilization of paths throughout the cemetery, removal of invasive plants, and clean-up of fallen limbs and other debris. Participants in the Day of Service will meet at Beth David Reform Synagogue, 1130 Vaughan Lane, Gladwyne at 9:30am and make the short walk to the cemetery.
Sturdy shoes, jeans and work/gardening gloves are recommended. After the Day of Service, participants are welcome to return to Beth David for light snacks and beverages. For further information or to register please contact Jill Cooper or 610-896-7485, x104.
“The Day of Service was created to recognize the significant contributions that Stephen made in advancing the efforts for the Friends through his leadership and tireless efforts,” said Neil Sukonik, President of the Friends. “We are proud to have this important Day of Service in Stephen's memory be the foundation for
the dedication of the restoration of the stone pillars.”
“It is meaningful to our family for the Friends to support Stephen's memory in a way that is aligned with his vision and his commitment to community, history and Judaism,” said Dr. Susan Anderer. “Stephen would be proud to know the restoration of this historical memorial cemetery continues in his honor.”
The Friends oversee the restoration of Har Hasetim, which translates to Mount of Olives, a formerly abandoned Jewish Cemetery in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania that was established in 1893.
The Day of Service will include stabilization of paths throughout the cemetery, removal of invasive plants, and clean-up of fallen limbs and other debris. Participants in the Day of Service will meet at Beth David Reform Synagogue, 1130 Vaughan Lane, Gladwyne at 9:30am and make the short walk to the cemetery.
Sturdy shoes, jeans and work/gardening gloves are recommended. After the Day of Service, participants are welcome to return to Beth David for light snacks and beverages. For further information or to register please contact Jill Cooper or 610-896-7485, x104.