The upcoming months are full for the Jewish Federation's Bucks County Kehillah — be sure to save the date!
Back to Shul BBQ
Sunday, Sept. 3 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Join Lubavitch of Yardley for a back to shul BBQ! Enjoy delicious food, lively music and a warm atmosphere, complete with special activities just for the kids. To register, click here.
Community Carnival: Come One, Come All!
Sunday, Sept. 7 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Congregation Brothers of Israel
Join Congregation Brothers of Israel for their first annual Community Carnival! The event will feature a rock climbing tower, bouncers, obstacle course, carnival games galore and kosher food trucks. There will also be a dedicated area for the littlest carnival goes where they can enjoy pint-sized fun as well. To register, click here.
Back to Shul BBQ
Sunday, Sept. 7 | 12 - 2 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Join Congregation Beth El of Bucks County for a welcome back BBQ with food, fun and friends. To register, click here.
Mural Workshop with Ella Ponizovsky Bergelson
Sunday, Sept. 7 | 2 - 4 p.m.
Weitzman Museum of American Jewish History
Join the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation and Mural Arts Philadelphia at The Weitzman for a workshop with artist Ella Ponizovsky Bergelson. During this workshop, you will have an opportunity to learn more about Ella’s process in creating a mural for the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza which will be completed in late September 2025. You will learn how she wove personal stories, poetry and songs with various calligraphic styles to create a unique mural. You will also participate in creating a hands-on collaborative art piece that models Ella’s work. To register, click here.
Book Club
Monday, Sept. 8 | 8 - 9:30 p.m.
Congregation Shaare Shamayim
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim is hosting their virtual book club! This month’s book is “Crying in H Mart,” a Memoir by Michelle Zauner. For further information, or to register for the book club program, please contact Lynn Ratmansky at 215.677.1600.
Sisterhood General Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 1 - 3 p.m.
Congregation Shaare Shamayim
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim is hosting their general meeting, featuring Debra Wallace Forman, an award-winning Philadelphia-based journalist, author, editor, feature writer and content provider with more than 25 years of professional experience. Light refreshments will be served and there is no charge for this program. For further information, please call the synagogue office at 215.677.1600.
Let's Bake Challah
Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Have a blast with fellow Jewish women and learn to bake sweet, golden apple streusel challah. This is the perfect way to usher in a sweet and meaningful New Year! To register, click here.
Mens Club Beef and Beer
Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Congregation Shaare Shamayim
The Men’s Club and Chaverim of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim are hosting their annual Beef and Beer affair, featuring Philadelphia Inquirer sports columnist Michael Sielski. The cost to attend is $30 per person. For more information and to register, call the synagogue office at 215.677.1600.
L'Chaim & Learning. Thursday Night with the Guys
Thursday, Sept. 11 | 8:30 - 10 p.m.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Enjoy great company, a delicious spread and a lively l'chaim at a monthly gathering, along with the chance to gain inspiration and insight from select Jewish teachings. To register, click here.
JRA Food Distribution
Sunday, 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.
Brunch and Book Launch: The Sacred Struggle
Sunday, Sept. 14 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Keneseth Israel
Join Keneseth Israel the launch of “The Sacred Struggle.” Rabbi Benjamin David will also discuss overcoming life’s hardest moments. To register, click here.
Shofar Factory
Sunday, Sept. 14 | 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Create your own real shofar! Enjoy fun crafts, activities and tasty apples and honey. Bring family and friends for a delightful blend of creativity and tradition. To register, click here.
Kibitz Club
Monday, Sept. 15 | 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Join Congregation Beth El of Bucks County for fun Yiddish stories and experiences, Jewish music and jokes to keep Yiddish alive. No previous Yiddish knowledge required. All dialects and levels are welcome. To register, click here.
Pre-Rosh Hashanah Dinner
Monday, Sept. 15 | 7 - 9 p.m.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Join the Lubavitch of Bucks County to celebrate strength, be inspired and usher in the Jewish New Year. To register, click here.
ShAAK Presents: Joel Gibbs: Movies, Meetups, and Mishigas
Tuesday, Sept. 16 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Shir Ami
Come for the laughs, stay for the stories! Join Shir Ami in Shalom Hall for a fun-filled morning with Jewish comedian and master storyteller Joel Gibbs. Start the day with coffee, schmoozing, and great company, then settle in for Joel’s entertainment campfire - for a laughter-filled morning with Jewish comedian and master storyteller, Joel Gibbs! With a career spanning decades in TV, radio, and live performance, Joel has met and worked with countless showbiz icons - and he's got the stories to prove it. To register, click here.
Cook For A Friend
Tuesdays: Sept. 16, Nov. 18 and 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.
HFL 41st Anniversary and Board Installation
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 | 7 - 9 p.m.
Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia
In celebration of Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia’s 41st anniversary, join to honor the incredible 7 years of service by outgoing president, Amy Krulik. Additionally, join to officially install the new executive board with the fourth ever president, Harold Marcus. To register, email Anna Marx at anna@hflphilly.org.
Wine and Cheese Night For Jewish Singles 55 Plus
Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 7 - 9 p.m.
Congregation Brothers of Israel
Join Congregation Brothers of Israel for a wine and cheese get together for Jewish Singles 55 plus. Get to know other singles within the Bucks County, Philadelphia and the Mercer area. To register, click here.
Philly 2026 And Beyond
Thursday, Sept. 18 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Join the Jewish Business Network for an evening of networking and hearing from Philadelphia's best about what's to come in 2026. To register, click here.
Golden Slipper Camp's Fall Festival
Saturday, Sept. 20 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Golden Slipper Camp
See what Golden Slipper Camp has to offer in 2026 at the Fall Festival. This event is intended for prospective campers and current campers, along with their families. To register, click here.
September Book Club: “We Would Never” By Tova Mirvis
Saturday, Sept. 20 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County
Join Ohev Shalom of Bucks County for a lively book club discussion related to the book of the month “We Would Never” By Tova Mirvis. Book club meets as an alternative to Shabbat services and is open to the community; one does not need to be a member to attend. Book club attendees are welcome to join the congregation for a complimentary lunch following book club and Shabbat services. To register, click here.
Shofar at Pickering Field
Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 5:15-7 p.m.
Pickering Field
Join the Lebavitch of Bucks County for a shofar sounding ceremony at Pickering Field. To register, click here.
Shofar on Lake Afton
Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Lake Afton
Join Chabad of Doylestown for a scenic shofar blowing in a casual and friendly atmosphere at Lake Afton. To register, click here.
Shofar in the Park
Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Chapman Park
Join Chabad of Doylestown for a Rosh Hashanah Tashlich event for the whole family. Celebrate the Jewish new year at the pond at Chapman Park. To register, click here.
Return to Root: A High Holidays Renewal Practice Shabbat Shuvah
Saturday, Sept. 27 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County
Join Ohev Shalom of Bucks County for a program to honor the themes of Teshuvah – returning, reflection and personal growth as we enter the Days of Awe. Create sacred space to set intentions, release what no longer serves and reconnect to our deeper selves. This experience will combine restorative movement, soulful breathwork and Jewish wisdom teachings woven throughout. To register, click here.
Babi Yar Remembrance Ceremony
Sunday, Sept. 28 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Shalom Cemetery
Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center will host a gathering to honor the victims of Babi Yar. To register, email Jacob Dupre at Jacob@hamec.org.
September Book Club: “Code Name Helene” By Ariel Lawhon
Saturday, Oct. 18 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County
Join Ohev Shalom of Bucks County for a lively book club discussion related to the book of the month “Code Name Helene” By Ariel Lawhon. Book club meets as an alternative to Shabbat services and is open to the community; one does not need to be a member to attend. Book club attendees are welcome to join the congregation for a complimentary lunch following book club and Shabbat services. To register, click here.
Kibitz Club
Monday, Oct. 20 | 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Join Congregation Beth El of Bucks County for fun Yiddish stories and experiences, Jewish music and jokes to keep Yiddish alive. No previous Yiddish knowledge required. All dialects and levels are welcome. To register, click here.
Shakk Beery: Secret Israel- The Israel Most Visitors Miss
Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Shir Ami: Bucks County Jewish Congregation
Join Shir Ami for a unique opportunity to meet Amazon published Israeli author, Shakk (Shakked) Beery! Her spicy personality and comedic flare will take you on a journey off the beaten path, breathing life into Israel's underground history through compelling stories and witty dialogues. Through a 60 minute lecture, Beery will discuss uncovering the stories and places in Israel that most tourists never get to see. To register, click here.
Americans for Ben-Gurion University Tribute Brunch
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Americans for Ben-Gurion University
Join Americans for Ben-Gurion University to celebrate and honor the work of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU). BGU is the beating heart of the Negev — where education, research and community are leading the Way Forward. To register, click here.
The Kabbalah of Meaning
Mondays: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10 and Nov. 17 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Join this six-session course to discover Judaism’s timeless approach to meaning in life. You’ll hear answers to some of life’s most fundamental questions: What is meaning? Where does it come from? And if we have it all, why do we seek more? You’ll gain tools to see the meaning in the routines, relationships, and rhythms of time that shape your life. Discover the purpose in what you’ve achieved and in what lies ahead. 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.
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.
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.
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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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