The upcoming months are full for the Jewish Federation's Bucks County Kehillah — be sure to save the date!
Community Passover Seder
Saturday, April 12 and Monday, April 13 | 7:15 - 9 p.m.
Chabad of Doylestown
Join for a community Passover seder. To learn more and register, click here.
Passover Seder
Saturday, April 12 | 8 - 10 p.m.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Join a memorable and authentic Passover experience, explained in English and filled with meaningful commentary. Enjoy a delicious brisket dinner, handmade matzah and four cups of fine wine. To register, click here.
Community Passover Seder
Saturday, April 12 | 8:10 - 10:00 p.m.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Don't let Pharaoh ruin your Seder with hard labor! Join us for the seder of a lifetime! Enjoy a community kosher for Passover seder complete with hand-baked matzah, fine wine, and a brisket dinner. To register, click here.
Bucks Community Seders!
Saturday, April 12 | 8:30 - 11:59 p.m.
Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center
The Jewish people are all one family! Join for a delicious community seder that will inspire, educate and enable you to relive the exodus in a fun and meaningful way. Special attention will be focused on engaging the children. To register, click here.
Bucks Community Seders! #2
April 13 | 8:30 - 11:59 p.m.
Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center
The Jewish people are all one family! Join for a delicious community seder that will inspire, educate and enable you to relive the exodus in a fun and meaningful way. Special attention will be focused on engaging the children. To register, click here.
Yellow Candle Lighting
Thursday, April 24 | 6 - 7 p.m.
Virtual
Join the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation for a virtual candle lighting to honor the victims of the Holocaust. The event will include a short educational presentation and a brief prayer as we light our candles together. To register, click here.
Jewish Resilience Film and Media Series
Thursday, April 24 | 7 - 9 p.m.
Friday, April 25 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, April 27 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday, April 28 | 12 - 9 p.m.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media's first ever Jewish Resilience Film and Media Series explores the unwavering fortitude of the Jewish people through cinema and digital media. In an age of rising antisemitism across the globe on social media, in politics, and elsewhere, this new series celebrates the strength and survival of the Jewish people throughout history, from the Golden Age to post-Oct. 7. To register, click here.
Crossing Delancey
Friday, April 25 - Sunday, May 11 | Various times
Allens Lane Art Center
Crossing Delancey is a charming, humorous and heartfelt story exploring the bonds of family and tradition; the culture clash of New York’s old East Side and new West Side. Isabelle is a young modern, independent woman who works in a bookstore and lives alone on the new West Side. Her irascible grandmother, Bubbie, lives on the Lower East Side and worries that Isabelle doesn't have a man in her life. Bubbie hires a Yenta to help Isabelle find love. Does the old traditional way of finding love prove successful? Come and see this sweet tale of life on the Lower East Side. To register, click here.
JRA Food Distribution
Sunday, April 27, May 18, June 22, July 20, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct.26, Nov. 16 and Dec.14 | 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
JRA Warehouse
Join this month's distribution and help pack and deliver food for low-income individuals across the Greater Philadelphia area. From 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., join JRA Juniors for ages ten and under to pack boxes and enjoy stories and crafts. Starting at 10:00 a.m., packing for ages ten and older will begin. To register, click here.
77th Israel Independence Day Celebration
Sunday, April 27 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tifereth Israel
Join Tifereth Israel for a celebration to honor Israel's 77th birthday. Participants will enjoy Israeli food, an art exhibit and hear from guest speaker Martin Abrahamson. To register, call 215.752.3468.
Bingo at Beth El
Sunday, April 27 | 12 - 2 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Bring your family and friends for bingo and pizza! To register, click here.
Yom HaZikaron Memorial Ceremony
Tuesday, April 29 | 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Har Zion Temple
On Yom HaZikaron (Day of Remembrance), we have the opportunity as individuals, families, and community members to remember, recognize, and cherish the fallen Israeli Defense Force soldiers and victims of terrorism. We invite the community to share images and names of fallen family and friends on our Kir Zikaron (Memorial Wall). Let us stand together, remember and continue telling their stories. To register, click here.
Calm Amongst the Chaos
Friday, May 2 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Join Sheva Balkany for a calming session on stress-relief techniques that you can incorporate into your daily routine. Unwind with delicious sushi, fresh salads and a glass of wine, all while enjoying meaningful conversation and building connection. This is an evening designed to nourish both your body and spirit. To register, click here.
The Bible Players Present The Joy of Doing Mitzvot
Sunday, May 4 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Congregation Brothers of Israel
Come join this family program open to the community. To learn more and register, email morahj@aol.com.
Taking Care of the Skin I’m In
Sunday, May 4 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Virtual
Prepare your skin for Summer and hear all about products that you should and should not be using. Concerned about something on your skin? Learn when you should schedule a visit to a dermatologist! To learn more and register, click here.
Walking Tour of Jewish Philadelphia
Sunday, May 4 | 2 - 4 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Take a guided tour with Dr. Michael Schatz for a captivating walking tour of the historic Philadelphia Jewish Quarter. To register, click here.
The Jewish Course of Why
Tuesday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 6 | 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Join and learn the 50 biggest questions about Jews and Judaism. To register, click here.
Teach PA Annual Mission to Harrisburg
Monday, May 12 | 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Teach PA's Annual Mission to Harrisburg brings Jewish day school students from across the state to Harrisburg for a day of lobbying for scholarships and security funding for our schools! To register, click here.
Friday Night Shabbat Dinner
Friday, May 16, June 27 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Chabad of Doylestown
Join the Chabad of Doylestown for a Friday night Shabbat dinner. To register, click here.
Susan G. Komen Philadelphia More Than Pink Walk
Sunday, May 18 | 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
4747 S Broad Street
Community members will gather together to celebrate the resilience of all people affected by breast cancer while raising vital funds to help Susan G. Komen invest in research AND provide assistance to help with treatment, medication, transportation services and much more. To register, click here.
Spring Open House
Sunday, May 18 | 12 - 3 p.m.
Camp Galil
Join the Camp Galil community for a wonderful family day of food fun and new friends. Tour the campground, enjoy camp activities, meet the campers and counselors, and have a picnic. To register, click here.
Jewish Music Community Program
Sunday, May 18 | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Congregation Kol Emet
Join Kol Emet for a Jewish music community program featuring a Sharim V'Sharut concert and wine and cheese reception. To register, click here.
Tapestry of Jewish Songs - Sharim V'Sharot
Sunday, May 18 | 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Congregation Kol Emet
Join Congregation Kol Emet for a tapestry of Jewish songs. Enjoy concert and culture from Sharim V’Sharot. To register, click here.
Israeli Traveling Gallery
Wednesday, May 21 | 2 - 8 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Come support Israel by supporting Israeli artists. Kosher Israeli food will be available for purchase while you browse through unique and creative merchandise. To register, click here.
Meet the Author: Jean Hoffmann Lewanda
Sunday, June 22 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Meet the author of "Shamala: My 96 Seasons in China," Jean Hoffman Lewanda. Light refreshments will be served. To register, click here.
Lunch and Legal: Supreme Court Round-Up
Wednesday, June 25 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Back by popular demand. Alex Geiger, Esq. and member of Beth El review Supreme Court rulings including how each judge ruled, significant cases, and why it matters. To register, click here.
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Kehillah initiative works to foster vibrant Jewish communities. You can learn more about Bucks County Kehillah by visiting jewishphilly.org/bucks-county or by contacting buckscounty@jewishphilly.org.
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