The upcoming months are full for the Jewish Federation's Bucks County Kehillah — be sure to save the date!
Check out these local events happening throughout Bucks County:
How Happiness Works
Tuesdays: Nov. 25, Dec. 9 | 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Are You Happy to the Core? How Happiness thinks is a course of six 90-minute sessions of group discussions, readings and inspired learning. To register, click here.
Letters for Living [for women]
Mondays: Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15 and Dec. 22 | 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Explore a selection of letters from the Lubavitcher Rebbe addressing a range of personal and spiritual issues. To register, click here.
The Algorithm of Hate
Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 7-9 p.m.
Glazier Jewish Center
Antisemitism has gone viral. Discover how online hate spreads, mutates, and turns into real-world violence. Joel Finkelstein, a leading expert in social-cyber threat intelligence, takes you inside the hidden networks and algorithms driving the surge of antisemitism today — and what it means for our future. To register, click here.
Learning and Lattes
Thursdays: Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 | 12-1 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Ready for a little coffee-fueled inspiration this Fall? Like your latte with a side of Rashi? This year, Congregation Beth El of Bucks County is elevating the learning as well as the caffeine level for adult learners. Bring a pareve or dairy brown bagged lunch. To register, click here.
Mommy & Me
Thursdays: Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18 and Dec. 25 | 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Join the Lubavitch of Bucks County for a warm, nurturing space where moms and children come together to learn, play and connect. To register, click here.
OhevSHABBATteenies
Friday, Dec. 5 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County
From the synagogue who brought you Ohevteenies, join Rabbi Kling Perkins, Cantor Ocanto-Romo and Barbara Glickman for Ohev-Shabbat-Teenies, a new Shabbat centric program for infants and toddlers and their grown up(s)! Explore Shabbat themes through an interactive circle time, arts and crafts, music and dance plus more! To register, click here.
Pajama Havdallah: Cookies, Cocoa, Candlelight
Saturday, Dec. 6 | 5-6 p.m.
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County
Get cozy in your favorite pajamas and join us for a sweet, musical Havdalah celebration! Families will decorate cookies, enjoy a build-your-own hot chocolate bar, and sing together as participants light the Havdalah candle and welcome a new week. A warm and joyful evening for kids and parents alike — the perfect way to say Shavua Tov! To register, click here.
From Downtown to Funkytown with Maggie Griffin-Smith
Sunday, Dec. 7 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Get ready to tap your toes to the music that took us on a roller coaster ride through the 60’s and 70’s. A party and concert rolled into one, this fabulously energetic performance will also feature iconic music! To register, click here.
B.E.T.T (Beth El Teen Time)
Sunday, Dec. 7 | 10-11:30 a.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
B.E.T.T is a vibrant, engaging program designed for Jewish teens to explore identity, culture, community, and leadership in a fun and meaningful way. Through interactive sessions, social events, service projects, and Jewish learning, teens build strong friendships, deepen their connection to Judaism, and develop skills that prepare them for life. All are welcome to attend! To register, click here.
Chanukah at PlayPad
Sunday, Dec. 7 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Lubavitch of Yardley
It's a party! Join the Lubavitch of Yardley for latkas, donuts, crafts and fun. To register, click here.
Chuankah Winter Wonderland
Sunday, Dec. 7 | 1-5 p.m.
Congregation Brothers of Israel
Join Congregation Brothers of Israel for a indoor ice skating rink. There will be crafts, karaoke, an indoor snowball fight, snacks and a chanukah shop. To register, click here.
Mah Jongg Mondays
Monday, Dec. 8 | 1-3 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Join the Sisterhood at Congregation Beth El of Bucks County to play Mah Jongg. To register, click here.
Menorahs and Martinis
Monday, Dec. 8 | 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Enjoy an elegant evening for women, complete with delicious cocktails and an atmosphere filled with fun and friendship. To register, click here.
Women's Spiritual Farbrengen
Tuesday, Dec. 9 | 7-8:30 p.m.
Glazier Jewish Center
Join us for a spiritual farbrengen, connecting with fellow Jewish women and gaining meaningful inspiration for your everyday life. Enjoy delicious food and a warm and an uplifting atmosphere. To register, click here.
Young Jewish Professionals Shabbos Dinner
Friday, Dec. 12 | 7-8:30 p.m.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Step into an inviting Shabbos experience designed for young Jewish professionals. Savor a beautiful dinner, unwind with a glass of wine and engage in meaningful conversation. Surrounded by peers, discover inspiration in community, connection and the spirit of Shabbos. This event is for ages 22 to 39. To register, click here.
TOT Sunday: Pre-K children, ages 1-6
Saturday, Dec. 13 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Join Congregation Beth El of Bucks County for a once a month for services for 0 to 6 year-olds and their caregivers followed by a luncheon. To register, click here.
TOT Sunday: Pre-K children, ages 1-6
Sunday, Dec. 14 | 10-11:30 a.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County’s tots programs are appropriate for Pre-K children, ages 1-6, and their caregivers. Tots meet monthly on Sunday mornings, as well as in a monthly Tot Shabbat program. The teacher, Miss Liz, is an experienced pre-school Jewish educator. To register, click here.
Yardley Chanukah Village
Saturday, Dec. 14 | 3–5 p.m.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Looking for a festive way to celebrate Chanukah with the whole family? Head to Main Street in Yardley as it transforms into a Magical Chanukah Village! Enjoy hands-on activities, seasonal fun, and a Grand Menorah Lighting to mark the holiday in style. To register, click here.
Kibitz Club
Monday, Dec. 15, Jan. 12 and Feb. 23 | 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Join fellow lovers of Yiddishkeit on Mondays to share experiences, stories, jokes, music, and more! No previous Yiddish required. To register, click here.
J Scouts
Mondays: Dec. 15, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 16, April 27 | 5-6:30 p.m.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Discover giving, leadership, and teamwork in action with Mitzvah Club! Through nature-based activities and other engaging experiences, participants build skills, connect with peers, and make a positive impact in their community. To register, click here.
Cook For A Friend
Tuesdays, Dec. 16 | 4 - 7 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Prepare, package, and provide healthy, nutritious, and delicious meals for homebound seniors affiliated with JCC Klein Branch in Northeast Philadelphia. To register, click here.
Hooray for Chanukah!!
Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 5-7:30 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Join Congregation Beth El of Bucks County for pizza dinner, a community-wide candle lighting, activities for children and learning for adults. Participants are encouraged to bring five candles and your menorah! Latkes and Sufganiyot will be plentiful. To register, click here.
Chanukah in the Borough
Sunday, Dec. 21 | 1-3 p.m.
Temple Judea of Bucks County
Temple Judea will be partnering with Kehillah Hanahar congregation to celebrate Chanukah in downtown Doylestown on Dec. 21. All in the community are welcome to attend. There will be crafts for kids, a DJ, hot chocolate, donuts and more! To register, click here.
Chanukah Spectacular!
Sunday, Dec. 21 | 4-7 p.m.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Join the Lubavitch of Bucks County for a Chanukah celebration for the whole family. To register, click here.
Lift Your Life
Wednesdays: Dec. 24, Jan. 21, Feb. 18, April 22, May 20 and June 17 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
The Rosh Chodesh Society's upcoming course, Lift Your Life, invites you to re-examine your basic activities and life features from sleep, emotional mastery, food, and happiness, to communication, faith, and personal growth. To register, click here.
Gan Izzy Winter Day Camp
Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Get ready for two days of nonstop winter fun at Gan Izzy Winter Day Camp! To register, click here.
Book Club: The Many Lives of Anne Frank by Ruth Franklin
Sunday, Jan. 11 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Build a richer understanding of the chosen book read by sharing and listening to member's perspectives and insights. The book club will be a virtual meeting. To register, click here.
Incredible Cases in Rabbinic Responsa
Mondays: Jan. 12, Jan. 19, Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Listen in on the questions your ancestors asked across history as they paid taxes, got married, fled war and celebrated Passover in secret. What do their questions reveal about how they lived? What do these sages’ answers reveal about the process of applying Jewish law? Join this six-session course to explore the fascinating world of rabbinic responsa. See the tools Jewish tradition offers for living by timeless values in a world that never stands still — and come face to face with raw Jewish history. To register, click here.
Women's Mitzvah Club
Tuesdays: Jan. 13, Feb. 10 and June 16 | 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Join a group of women coming together to cook and deliver meals of love to members of our Jewish community. You can help by shopping for ingredients, cooking together and/or delivering the meals. The Women's Mitzvah Club is a warm and welcoming space for women who want to make a meaningful difference, one act of kindness at a time. To register, click here.
Lift Your Life
Thursdays: Jan. 15, Feb. 19, March 19, April 23, May 14 and June 18 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Chabad of Doylestown
Join the Chabad of Doylestown to create your own beautiful tzedakah box! To register, click here.
For All Humankind
Mondays: April 20, April 27, May 4 and May 11 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
What values enable a good life? What values shape a just society? Join this four-part course to discover Judaism’s ethical message for all people. Explore foundational Jewish texts to discover the spiritual path our tradition offers every individual. You’ll explore how these values guide family life and uncover the essential role of education. Plus, understand what it takes to achieve Judaism’s vision of a more perfect and peaceful world for all humanity. To register, click here.
The Remarkable Rebirth of German Jewry
Friday, June 12 from 6:30-9 p.m. and Saturday, June 13 from 12:30-3 p.m.
Glazier Jewish Center
Join Rabbi Yitzchok Mendel Wagner, the first native German ordained as a rabbi since the Holocaust, for an eye-opening Shabbaton exploring the past, present, and future of German Jewry. Hear the story of a community nearly erased yet rising again, and reflect on themes of resilience, identity, memory, and hope. To register, click here.
Check out these events happening throughout the region:
Chanukah Market at The Weitzman
Sunday, Nov. 30 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Browse one-of-a-kind creations from local artists, makers and Museum Store favorites, then treat yourself to delicious bites from some of Philadelphia’s most exciting food purveyors. With music, flavor, and flair, it’s the perfect way to shop small and start the season bright. To register, click here.
Golden Slipper Camp Virtual Information Session
Monday, Dec. 1 | 7-7:45 p.m.
Golden Slipper Camp
Join the camp directors of Golden Slipper Camp for a virtual information session. Golden Slipper Camp serves campers ages 7-15 every summer. To learn more and register, click here.
Book Talk – The Last Dekrepitzer
Wednesday, Dec. 4 | 7–8:30 p.m.
Kaiserman JCC
Explore history, literature, and community at this special book talk with author Howard Langer and Pastor Carl Day. The Last Dekrepitzer delves into Jewish–African American relations in 1950s–60s New York, sparking dialogue about identity, solidarity, and social change. Join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation connecting the lessons of the past to today’s challenges. To register, click here.
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with NFL Journalist & Author, Jori Epstein
Friday, Dec. 5 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturday 6 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tiferet Bet Israel
Join for an unforgettable Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Jori Epstein, senior NFL reporter for Yahoo Sports and acclaimed author of The Upstander: How Surviving the Holocaust Sparked Max Glauben’s Mission to Dismantle Hate. Recognized as a 2025 Associated Press Top-10 National Beat Writer and recipient of multiple national journalism awards, Jori brings compelling storytelling, insight, and heart to every conversation. To register, click here.
Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare | Book Launch and Conversation with Eddie Fishman
Thursday, Dec. 11 | 7-9 p.m.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
What happens when the world’s most powerful nation turns its economy into a weapon?
In his gripping new bestseller “Chokepoints: American Power in the Era of Economic Warfare,” former United States State Department official Eddie Fishman reveals how the United States has reshaped global conflict — not through troops or tanks, but by weaponizing its dominance in finance, trade and technology. With unprecedented access and insider perspective, Fishman takes participants behind the scenes of America’s economic campaigns against Russia, China and especially Iran, where sanctions have become a central tool in the high-stakes struggle over nuclear ambitions and regional power. To register, click here.
The Essence: A Yiddish Theatre Dim Sum
Saturday, Dec. 6 from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Witty, fast-paced, and unapologetically irreverent, The Essence: A Yiddish Theatre Dim Sum is a genre-bending theatrical revue that delivers a crash course in Yiddish stage history — with zero nostalgia and maximum laughs. Created by and starring Allen Lewis Rickman and Yelena Shmulenson, with live musical accompaniment by Steve Sterner, this 83-minute performance distills 150 years of Yiddish theatre into a whirlwind of sharp sketches, cheeky songs, and lovingly crafted satire. To register, click here.
Israeli Culture and Arts Night
Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 3–8 p.m.
Shir Ami
Looking for a festive way to celebrate the season while supporting Israeli artists? Spend the afternoon and evening exploring delicious Israeli food and wine, browsing Judaica and contemporary art, and discovering unique pieces like handwoven tallitot, menorahs, mezuzot, fine jewelry, and more. Enjoy free admission, exciting raffle prizes, and the chance to meet vendors and hear their stories from Israel. To register, click here.
Just Talk About It!
Thursday, Dec. 11 | 7:30-9 p.m.
Beth Sholom Congregation
Just Talk About It is a 90-minute program that opens with a Minding Your Mind clinical facilitator discussing the signs and symptoms of the mental health issues most prevalent in adolescents through young adulthood, and how to know the difference from typical teenage behavior. The young adult speaker adds a real-life story that illustrates the information from our clinician, transforming it all into relatable experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and get practical steps they can take in real time. To register, click here.
Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare | Book Launch and Conversation with Eddie Fishman
Thursday, Dec. 11 | 7-9 p.m.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
What happens when the world’s most powerful nation turns its economy into a weapon?
In his gripping new bestseller “Chokepoints: American Power in the Era of Economic Warfare,” former United States State Department official Eddie Fishman reveals how the United States has reshaped global conflict — not through troops or tanks, but by weaponizing its dominance in finance, trade and technology. With unprecedented access and insider perspective, Fishman takes participants behind the scenes of America’s economic campaigns against Russia, China and especially Iran, where sanctions have become a central tool in the high-stakes struggle over nuclear ambitions and regional power. To register, click here.
JRA Food Distribution
Sunday, 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.
Medal of Honor Ceremony
Sunday, Dec. 14 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Join Maccabi USA to bestow the Medal of Honor upon visionary leaders who have advanced this organization and strengthened our collective Jewish future through the power of sports. To register, click here.
Chanukah Movie and Lunch
Thursday, Dec. 18 | 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Shir Ami
Join Shir Ami during the week of Chanukah for a heartwarming movie, lunch and festive fun! They’ll be showing “Hanukkah on Rye,” a charming Hallmark film about two rival deli owners brought together by a matchmaker and the magic of Chanukah. After the movie, stick around for sandwiches, sides and a friendly game of dreidel. Come celebrate the Chanukah season with community, laughter and a little romance on screen! This event is geared toward ages 60 and older. To register, click here.
Being _ at Christmas!
Thursday, Dec. 25 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Fill in your own blank and join the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History for their annual day of family fun. To register, click here.
Holocaust Survivor Concert
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Keneseth Israel Synagogue
Commonwealth Youth Choir will host a concert with the Holocaust Awareness Museum to sing to local Holocaust survivors and the audience. After the performance, participants can meet survivors. 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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