The upcoming months are full for the Jewish Federation's Bucks County Kehillah — be sure to save the date!

High Holiday Guide
Yom Kippur and Sukkot Services
Various Locations Throughout Greater Philadelphia 

Welcome in 5784! Find the Jewish Federation’s roundup of High Holidays offerings from a wide spectrum of synagogues in the Greater Philadelphia area that warmly welcome guests. This list includes in-person, virtual, and hybrid options for traditional services, children’s services, classes, Tashlich walks, and more. To access the guide, click here.

How Saba Kept Singing (2023)
Thursday, September 28 | 7:00 p.m.
Bucks County Community College | Zlock Performing Arts Center

Join Bucks County Kehillah for a screening of an award-winning documentary and Q&A session with Avi Wisnia, grandson of Holocaust survivor and cantor David S. Wisnia. This uplifting story about faith, family, and resilience proves love can grow in even the darkest places. To register, click here.

What's at Stake? Understanding Israel's Local Elections
Wednesday, October 11 | 12:00 p.m.
Virtual

Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Jewish Community Relations Council in collaboration with the Abraham Initiatives to discuss Israel's upcoming local elections. In the wake of political turbulence and still reeling from the violence of May 2021, these elections come at a turning point for shared societies in mixed cities. Learn from experts what citizens are voting on, what issues are most crucial, and how the Abraham Initiatives is elevating the voices of both Jews and Palestinians seeking peaceful coexistence. To register, click here. 

Cemetery Cleanup
Sunday, October 15 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Har Nebo Cemetery; 6061 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149

Honor those at rest by cleaning up Har Nebo, a local and historic Jewish cemetery. Volunteer tasks include raking, picking up trash and clipping overgrown vines. The cleanup will end with a memorial service to honor all of those buried. To register, click here.

Gems on the Go Movie & Brunch
Wednesday, October 25 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Congregation Tifereth Israel

Watch The Bucket List, a comedy-drama starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, a film that encourages discussion on moving out of our comfort zones, making future plans and goals, and what constitutes a life well-lived. Participants are invited to schmooze, enjoy bagels, watch the film and take part in a thoughtful discussion about the movie led by filmmaker and podcaster Luke Poling. To register, contact Greta Wrigley at (267) 984-0722 or gwrigley@goldenslipper.org.

Intro into 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.

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.

Black Fiddlers in the Orbit of Thomas Jefferson 
Sunday, October 15 | 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 
Virtual

Join Kehilat HaNahar (Little Shul by the River) for a story for all Americans to learn about, discuss and be enlightened by. Music historian, conductor and former KHN member Lewis R. Baratz will shed light on the music and the ethical contradictions of a key founding father of the United States. The presentation will include slides and music performed by Lewis' ensemble, La Fiocco. For more information and to register, click here.

Chaim Grade
Sunday, October 22 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Virtual

Join Kehilat HaNahar (Little Shul by the River) for a discussion on the Lithuanian Yiddish writer Chaim Grade, who wrote poetry, novels, and memoirs from the time of World War I. Grade recreated life in Eastern Europe equal to the works of Isaac Bashevis Singer and Sholom Aleichem, with his two most acclaimed works being The Agunah and The Yeshiva. For more information and to register, click here.

Save the date, more details to come!

Hanukkah in the Borough
Sunday, December 10 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
State Street and Hamilton Street (by the big Dreidel)

Bucks county Kehillah Hanukkah Celebration
Monday, December 11 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Shady Brook Farm, Yardley

Night of Learning  with the Bucks County Clergy Council
Saturday Night, November 11
Ohev Shalom

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.