The upcoming months are full for the Jewish Federation's Center City Kehillah — be sure to save the date!
HFL 41st Anniversary and Board Installation
Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 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.
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.
Break The Fast
Thursday, Oct. 2 | 7-9 p.m.
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
Join The Congregations of Shaare Shamayim for an annual Break the Fast immediately following the conclusion of Yom Kippur services. The cost is $34 per person. For more information or to register, call 215.677.1600.
Remember Oct. 7
Sunday, Oct. 5 | 5-7 p.m.
Adath Israel on the Main Line
Join the Israeli American Council for an evening of commemoration and reflection. Together in solidarity, grief and healing, the community will honor the victims of Oct. 7 and call for the release of all hostages. To register, click here.
Dinner in the Sukkah
Sunday, Oct. 12 | 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
Join the Congregations of Shaare Shamayim for their annual steak and salmon in the sukkah dinner. The cost is $39 per person. For more information or to register, call 215.677.1600.
Sisterhood October General Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 16 | 1-3:30 p.m.
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
Join the Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim for their October general meeting. The meeting will feature Molly Golubcow, author of “The Hotel On St. James Place.” For more information or to register, call 215.677.1600.
Meet the Candidates
Sunday, Oct. 19 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
Join the Congregations of Shaare Shamayim for their annual Meet the Candidates Brunch. This event is open to the community and there is no charge. Come out and ask the candidates the important questions and listen to what issues are important to them. To register, call 215.677.1600.
Sisterhood Opening Luncheon
Thursday, Oct. 23 | 1-3:30 p.m.
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
Join the Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim for their opening luncheon meeting. There will be a hot salmon lunch and entertainment by Dennis Matthews, who will sing and play the keyboard. The cost per person is $40. For more information or to register, call 215.677.1600.
JRA Food Distribution
Sunday, 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.
Czech Scrolls
Sunday, Oct. 26 | 12-3:30 p.m.
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
Join the Congregations of Shaare Shamayim for the Czech Scrolls Program. Trustee and United States Representative of the London based Memorial Scrolls Trust, Lisa Roman, will tell participants about the history of the scrolls. There will also be a luncheon. The cost per person is $20. For more information or to register, call 215.677.1600.
Joyful Connections: Honoring Dr. Catherine Verrier Piersol
Thursday, Nov. 13 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Center for Design
ARTZ Philadelphia will be celebrating the power of joyful interactions around the arts to enhance the lives of people affected by dementia and their care partners. The event will honor Dr. Cathy Verrier Piersol, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FNAP, Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, and Director, Jefferson Elder Care, for her extraordinary partnership, collaboration and support of the ARTZ Philadelphia community since 2018. To register, click here.
Americans for Ben-Gurion University Tribute Brunch
Sunday, Nov. 16 | 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.
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.
Tribe 12's Annual Hanukkah Celebration
Monday, Dec. 15 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Join Tribe 12 for their annual event to honor members of the community and raise funds to support their work engaging young adults in Greater Philadelphia's Jewish community. To register, email megan@tribe12.org.
Holocaust Survivor Concert
Tuesday, March 10 | 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.
Diller Teen Fellowship
Applications for the 2025 -2026 Diller Teen Fellowship cohort are now open. The Diller Teen Fellows is a year-long teen leadership program for 10th and 11th graders. Participants explore their Jewish identity, their connections to Israel and engage in meaningful Tikun Olam and social justice opportunities alongside Jewish teens from across Philly. To learn more and apply, click here. The deadline to apply is Sunday, June 1.
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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 Center City Kehillah by visiting jewishphilly.org/centercity or by contacting Community Engagement Specialist Noah Schoenberg at nschoenberg@jewishphilly.org.
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