--- title: Buxmont Kehillah's Upcoming Events description: October and November are full of Buxmont Kehillah events - be sure to save the date! image: https://blog.jewishphilly.org/hubfs/kehillah%20Blog%20Headers%2008232.png --- [![Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/hubfs/JewishFederation_May2019/images/logo--color.svg)](https://jewishphilly.org/) - [Philly Stands With Israel](https://go.jewishphilly.org/philly-stands-with-israel) - - [Donate to Philly Stands with Israel Fund](https://donate.jewishphilly.org/page/66252/donate/1) - [Community Resources](https://jewishphilly.org/philly-stands-with-israel-resources/) - [Emergency Allocations](https://jewishphilly.org/ways-to-give/donate-emergency-response-fund/emergency-allocations/) - - [Advocate](https://jewishphilly.org/philly-stands-with-israel-resources/advocate/) - [Israel in the News](https://go.jewishphilly.org/israel-in-the-news) - [Sign up for Israel Emergency Emails](https://go.jewishphilly.org/israel-emergency-emails) - 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Throughout the program, participants will gain essential tools to design and deliver innovative Israel education experiences within their own communities. An educational seminar in Israel is also included. To learn more and apply, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/resources/israel-engagement/venture-israel-fellowship/).   **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](https://jewishphilly.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IQX9zMeLSWO3q17JLu-TYQ).    **Cemetery Cleanups ** **Sundays: October 15 and October 22 | Various Times ** ***Har Nebo Cemetery or Har Jehuda Cemetery *** Honor those at rest by cleaning up local historic, Jewish cemeteries. 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](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/cemetery-cleanups-register/).    **JScreen Genetic Testing and Brunch** **Sunday, October 15 | 10:00 a.m.** ***Beth Tikvah B’nai Jeshurun*** Join Beth Tikvah B’nai Jeshurun to learn how genetics can affect you and your family with a modern approach to genetic testing. Participants will enjoy a light breakfast and an expert presentation from JScreen, an organization that provides access to comprehensive, at-home testing with tele-health genetic counseling. To register, [click here](https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pxh7eh2).   **Let Your Hair Down** **Sunday, October 15 | By Appointment Only** ***J.Agustino Hair Salon, Horsham*** Join Congregation Beth Or to donate your hair to Locks of Love, a national nonprofit that provides high-quality hair pieces for free to disadvantaged children suffering from hair loss. Participating adults and children will donate a minimum of 10 inches and have their hair cut and styled by professional stylists at J.Agustino Hair Salon. To schedule an appointment, contact program chair Sharan Bonder at [sbonder1216@gmail.com](mailto:sbonder1216@gmail.com) or 516.983.4029.   **How Modern Biblical Scholarship can Increase our Understanding of the Bible and Enhance Jewish Life** **Sunday, October 15 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.** ***Or Hadash*** Join Or Hadash for their Fall Adult Education Program featuring a light brunch and presentation by Dr. Tamar Kamionkowski, Professor of Bible at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. Dr. Kamionkowski will provide a general introduction of how scholars approach the bible as a text, focusing on new trends in scholarship and the impact of biblical scholarship on contemporary Jewish life. For questions, contact Manny Rosenberg at [manor72@verizon.net](mailto:manor72@verizon.net).   **Red Cross Blood Drive** **Sunday, October 29, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.** **Rosenfeld Social Hall at Congregation Beth Or** Be a hero for patients in need! Join the Beth Or Brotherhood in partnership with the American Red Cross to donate blood –  they are currently in great need for blood of all types. This event is open to anyone age 17 and older or 16 with parental consent. To pre-register for an appointment directly with the Red Cross, [click here](https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?dt=WB:PL:DR&ed=10%2F29%2F2023&order=DATE&range=3&sd=10%2F29%2F2023&zipSponsor=19002).    **Sephardic Judaism: History, Traditions, Customs** **Sunday, November 5 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.** ***Or Hadash*** Join Or Hadash for their Fall Adult Education Program featuring a light brunch and presentation by Rabbi Albert Gabbai, Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia. Rabbi Gabbai will open a window to the historic background and some of the unique features of Sephardic Judaism. For questions, contact Manny Rosenberg at [manor72@verizon.net](mailto:manor72@verizon.net).   **Shop and Schmooze ** **Wednesday, November 8 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ** ***Marlyn Schiff and Home Grown*** Treat yourself and your loved ones to something special for the holiday season with exclusive discounts at [Marlyn Schiff](https://marlynschiffboutique.com/) and [Home Grown](https://homegrownpa.com/)! These local boutiques will be generously donating a portion of their sales in support of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/womens-philanthropy/shop-schmooze-advance-reg/).    **JCRC Webinar Series with David Horovitz** **Monday, November 13 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.** ***Virtual*** The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Jewish Community Relations Council is hosting a series of online briefings with David Horovitz, Founding Editor of the online newspaper The Times of Israel. In the briefings, Horovitz will provide updates about the latest events happening in Israel and the Middle East. To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N4WJ5zgkSomLOY6xLb5ooQ).  \*\*\* The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Kehillah initiative works to foster vibrant Jewish communities. You can learn more about the Buxmont Kehillah by visiting [jewishphilly.org/buxmont](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/bux-mont/) or by contacting Community Engagement Specialist Nomi Shapiro at [buxomont@jewishphilly.org](mailto:buxmont@jewishphilly.org). 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