The upcoming months are full for the Jewish Federation's Bucks County Kehillah — be sure to save the date!
11th Annual Summer Shorts Film Festival
Wednesday, August 28 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Chester County History Center
Get ready for the 11th Annual Summer Shorts Film Festival with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Chester County Kehillah. Grab dinner in Downtown West Chester and then come and explore the full spectrum of Jewish life, values and culture portrayed on screen as we celebrate the richness and diversity of the Jewish experience through short film and media. To register, click here.
29th Solomon and Sylvia Bronstein Seminar for Professionals
Friday, September 6, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Hilton Philadelphia City Ave
Please join us for the 29th Annual Bronstein Seminar. The program will feature “Top 20 – or So – Insurance Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them” from Lawrence Brody, Esq. and the presentation of Edward N. Polisher Award to Mitchell E. Benson, CPA, MT, CFF. To register, click here.
Broadway Performance & Luncheon
Tuesday, September 10 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Shir Ami
Join Gems and Shir Ami friends, for older adults 55+, for an incredible showcase of Broadway songs performed by the talented Meredith Beck. A delicious luncheon will follow the program. To register, click here.
Antisemitism and Your Children: Preparing for a New School Year
Wednesday, September 11 and Monday, September 16 | 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Virtual
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) with other community organizations to learn how to navigate challenging, age-appropriate conversations with your child about antisemitism and work with your child's school administrators and educators to effectively address antisemitism within the school community. To register, click here.
Temple Judea Open House and Carnival
Sunday, September 15 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Temple Judea of Bucks County
Join for an open house at Temple Judea to discover the activities and program their religious school has. Everyone is invited to come explore the building, learn about the curriculum, meet the Rabbi, teachers, and staff. To register, click here.
"My Uncle Sam" at Philly Fringe!
Tuesday, September 24 - Thursday, September 26 | 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Alliance for Jewish Theatre
Coming this year to Philly Fringe, the story of Jewish-American vaudevillian Sam Barton, as told by his descendant. See “My Uncle Sam,” the remarkable tale of a man present for some of the most pivotal moments in history, eager to share his lightness and artistry with a world growing increasingly hostile to his existence. The show is forty-five minutes with a Q&A session after. To purchase tickets, click here.
Klezmer Band
Sunday, October 6 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Congregation Beth El
Enjoy an amazing musical journey with Stan Slotter, Bob Butryn and Dave Posmontier of the Klezmer Band. Please register prior to the event. All ages are welcome to attend. To register, click here.
Amsterdam
Thursday, November 14 - Sunday, November 24 | Various Times
Christ Church Neighborhood House
For the first time in 15 years, Theatre Ariel returns to mainstage productions with this complex, highly theatrical story of identity and history. Four actors will take you on the whirlwind, stream-of-consciousness journey of a Jewish woman living in Amsterdam who stumbles on a long-forgotten gas bill from 1944. The bill's implications send her on a riveting exploration of identity, legacy and life in diaspora. Immediate, theatrical and timely, you'll want to be there when Theatre Ariel presents this unique production in its Philadelphia premiere! More information and tickets, 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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