The upcoming months are full for the Jewish Federation's Delaware County Kehillah — be sure to save the date!
Community Concert Featuring Rick Recht
Sunday, Oct. 20 | 5:00 p.m.
Temple Brith Achim
Join Temple Brith Achim for a concert featuring Rick Recht. To register, click here.
One Year Later: Commemorate the Oct. 7 Massacre
Sunday, October 27 | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Har Zion Temple
Join us to honor the victims of the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel, share messages of hope and resilience and unite as a community. Your presence and participation will make a meaningful difference. To register, click here.
Ramah Open House and Reunion
Sunday, Nov. 3 | 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Ramah Day Camp
Join Camp Ramah for an Open House and Reunion. New families are invited to an tour from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. followed by playdough making with Adoughma and snacks from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. To register, click here.
JCRC Webinar Series with David Horovitz
Monday, Nov. 11 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Virtual
The Jewish Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council is pleased to welcome back 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.
Israeli Shuk
Thursday, Nov. 14 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Private Location in Lafayette Hill
Israel Bonds Philadelphia Women's Division invites you to Shop for Israel through an Israeli vendor fair featuring over 30 vendors directly from Israel. Vendors include Judaica, artwork, jewelry, and more! Join to support these businesses from Israel, while getting your Hanukkah shopping done early. To learn more and register, click here.
Amsterdam
Thursday, Nov. 14 - Sunday, Nov. 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.
6th Annual Thanksgiving Diversity Luncheon
Wednesday, Nov. 20 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
The Community of Conscience program is a way to celebrate diversity and shared values. Join a diverse group of ethnic and religious leaders to continue working together on shared interests to grow this important partnership of intergroup/interreligious relations. To register, click here.
Echoes of 1929 in a Post-October 7 World | Ghosts of a Holy War Book Release
Sunday, October 20 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Award-winning journalist and author Yardena Schwartz will discuss her new book, Ghosts of a Holy War, with the President of Gratz College, Zev Eleff. In this program, she will explore Jewish life in British Mandate Palestine, the tensions that led to the massacre, and the parallels to our post-October 7 world. To learn more and register, click here.
AFMDA Philadelphia Event: Saving Lives Together
Thursday, Nov. 21 | 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact and stand with Israel. Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to supporting Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national emergency medical service. Your presence ensures that MDA continues to provide critical care and emergency services to save lives. To register, click here.
44th Jewish Film and Media Festival
Thursday, Nov. 14 - Sunday, Nov. 24 | Various Times
Various Locations
PJFM’s annual film and media festival returns to Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. PJFM’s 44th festival brings the most unique Jewish international films and digital media content from across the globe, from Philadelphia movie premieres to repertory cinema and collaborative events with local organizations. To learn more and 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 Delaware County Kehillah by visiting jewishphilly.org/delaware-county or by contacting Community Engagement Specialist Shelley Rappaport at delawarecounty@jewishphilly.org.