The upcoming months are full for the Jewish Federation's Buxmont Kehillah — be sure to save the date!
What It Means to Be a Jewish Writer
Various times, dates and locations
November is Jewish Book Month! Several local authors, including Richard D. Bank, Tracy Kauffman-Wood and Harry Ringel have prepared a program, which will be available to those interested locally. To learn more, contact Harry Ringel by calling 215.641.4523 or email hringel580@aol.com.
Fighting Antisemitism and Supporting Israel Through Sports and Activism
Tuesday, June 11 | 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Adath Israel
Jared Armstrong is a 27-year-old Black Jewish American-Israeli professional basketball player, who currently plays in Israel for Elizur Ashkelon. Jared, who resides in Philadelphia during the off-season, uses his platform at the intersection of the Black and American Jewish experience, together with his expertise in sports, public advocacy and education to speak out against racism, antisemitism, and hate in all forms. In 2023, Jared started JAB Camp, a Philadelphia-based basketball camp bringing together Black and Jewish youth with the aim of teaching hard work, pluralism, and unity through diversity. He was in Southern Israel on Oct. 7 and has been an outspoken advocate for Israel and the return of the hostages and has dedicated his time to telling Israel’s story to international media outlets ever since. To register, click here.
NextGen Goes to the Phillies
Tuesday, June 18 | 6:40 p.m.
Citizens Bank Park
NextGen is going to the Phillies. Join us for Jewish Heritage Night as we celebrate our roots while rooting for our team as they play the San Diego Padres. All are welcome! For tickets, click here.
JRA Food Distribution
Sunday, June 23 and Sunday, July 21 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
JRA Warehouse
Join this month's distribution and help to pack and deliver food for low-income individuals across the Greater Philadelphia area. From 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., join JRA Juniors for ages 10 and under to pack boxes and enjoy stories and crafts. Starting at 10:00 a.m., packing for ages 10 and older will begin. To register, click here.
Amsterdam
Thursday, November 14 - Sunday, November 24 | Various Times
Christ Church Neighborhood House
For the first time in 15 years, Theatre Ariel returns to mainstage productions with this complex, highly theatrical story of identity and history. Four actors will take you on the whirlwind, stream-of-consciousness journey of a Jewish woman living in Amsterdam who stumbles on a long-forgotten gas bill from 1944. The bill's implications send her on a riveting exploration of identity, legacy and life in diaspora. Immediate, theatrical and timely, you'll want to be there when Theatre Ariel presents this unique production in its Philadelphia premiere! More information and tickets, 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 the Buxmont Kehillah by visiting jewishphilly.org/buxmont or by contacting Community Engagement Specialist Nomi Shapiro at buxomont@jewishphilly.org.