The upcoming months are full for the Jewish Federation's Bucks County Kehillah — be sure to save the date!
Intro to Judaism Course
Thursday, November 2 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Virtual
Join a community learning program presented by the clergy of Bucks County featuring the American Jewish University’s Miller Intro to Judaism Course. This 18 week virtual course is open to anyone that wants to learn more about Judaism, its holidays, traditions, history and more. The cost is $180 per person or $250 per couple. To register, click here.
Israel at Your Kitchen Table: Talking with Teens
Thursday, November 2 | 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Virtual
Join Moving Traditions for an honest one-hour conversation about how parents and teens can keep talking even as we may find ourselves with very different sources of information, peer groups and possible responses to the ongoing war. To learn more and register, click here.
Hope Matters: A Conversation with Oded Adomi Leshem
Sunday, November 12 | 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Kaiserman JCC
Based on research on hope in times of crisis, the talk answers thought-provoking questions such as: What is hope? What are its merits and dangers? How does one sustain hope in an era marked by uncertainty and turmoil? Does hope actually matter? Dr. Adomi Leshem is a researcher at the Conflict and Reconciliation Lab, Hebrew University, Jerusalem and the author of the new book Hope Amidst Conflict (Oxford U Press). To register, click here.
Facing the Yoga Mat: The Yoga of Writing
Sunday, November 19 | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Center City Breathe or Virtual
Feeling angry and lost because of the crisis in the Middle East? This Therapeutic Yoga and Writing Workshop will help you process some of these feelings through light yoga and writing prompts. To register and learn more, click here.
Chanukah Celebration
Sunday, December 10 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Temple Judea
All ages are welcome to help bring the light with Temple Judea and Bucks County Kehillah! Enjoy interactive candle lighting, singing, dancing, crafts, treat bags and, of course, doughnuts. Raffle baskets available for participants in support of Temple Judea. Advance registration is required. Walk-ins will not be accepted. To register, click here.
Volunteer Opportunities
Various Times and Locations
Interested in volunteering at an event? Opportunities include helping with event set up, decorating, registration, handing out give-aways, greeting attendees, helping with craft projects and more. Email Carrie Matez to find the right opportunity at buckscounty@jewishphilly.org.
SAVE THE DATE!
Bucks County Biennial Jewish Festival
Sunday, June 9 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bucks County Community College
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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 Community Engagement Specialist Carrie Matez at buckscounty@jewishphilly.org.