The upcoming months are full for the Jewish Federation's Old York Road Kehillah — be sure to save the date!
Kim Redden Yiddish
Tuesday, April 22 | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
Join the Congregations of Shaare Shamayim yiddish club to llearn and enjoy all things yiddish. To register, email office@shaarshamayim.org.
Yellow Candle Lighting
Thursday, April 24 | 6 - 7 p.m.
Virtual
Join the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation for a virtual candle lighting to honor the victims of the Holocaust. The event will include a short educational presentation and a brief prayer as we light our candles together. To register, click here.
Author Visit with Eoin Dempsey
Thursday, April 24 | 7 - 9 p.m.
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Hear from Eoin Dempsey, author of “Finding Rebecca” is a Historical Fiction Jewish and Historical Fiction Romance best seller. It tells the story of Christopher, a German man, who loves Rebecca, a Jewish young woman. The two are separated during World War II after German forces occupy their home in the English Channel island of Jersey. To register, click here.
Jewish Resilience Film and Media Series
Thursday, April 24 | 7 - 9 p.m.
Friday, April 25 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, April 27 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday, April 28 | 12 - 9 p.m.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media's first ever Jewish Resilience Film and Media Series explores the unwavering fortitude of the Jewish people through cinema and digital media. In an age of rising antisemitism across the globe on social media, in politics, and elsewhere, this new series celebrates the strength and survival of the Jewish people throughout history, from the Golden Age to post-Oct. 7. To register, click here.
Crossing Delancey
Friday, April 25 - Sunday, May 11 | Various times
Allens Lane Art Center
Crossing Delancey is a charming, humorous and heartfelt story exploring the bonds of family and tradition; the culture clash of New York’s old East Side and new West Side. Isabelle is a young modern, independent woman who works in a bookstore and lives alone on the new West Side. Her irascible grandmother, Bubbie, lives on the Lower East Side and worries that Isabelle doesn't have a man in her life. Bubbie hires a Yenta to help Isabelle find love. Does the old traditional way of finding love prove successful? Come and see this sweet tale of life on the Lower East Side. To register, click here.
JRA Food Distribution
Sunday, April 27, May 18, June 22, July 20, Aug. 10, 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.
The Power and Meaning of the Hebrew Language: Insights for Today
Sunday, April 27 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Congregation Beth Or
Join Rabbi Bonder and Rabbi David for a delicious brunch and lively discussion. To register, click here.
Bingo at Beth El
Sunday, April 27 | 12 - 2 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Bring your family and friends for bingo and pizza! To register, click here.
Yom HaZikaron Memorial Ceremony
Tuesday, April 29 | 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Har Zion Temple
On Yom HaZikaron (Day of Remembrance), we have the opportunity as individuals, families, and community members to remember, recognize, and cherish the fallen Israeli Defense Force soldiers and victims of terrorism. We invite the community to share images and names of fallen family and friends on our Kir Zikaron (Memorial Wall). Let us stand together, remember and continue telling their stories. To register, click here.
Taking Care of the Skin I’m In
Sunday, May 4 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Virtual
Prepare your skin for Summer and hear all about products that you should and should not be using. Concerned about something on your skin? Learn when you should schedule a visit to a dermatologist! To learn more and register, click here.
Walking Tour of Jewish Philadelphia
Sunday, May 4 | 2 - 4 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Take a guided tour with Dr. Michael Schatz for a captivating walking tour of the historic Philadelphia Jewish Quarter. To register, click here.
Adult Paperclips Trip
Monday, May 5 - Wednesday, May 7
Visit the Children's Holocaust Memorial (Paperclip Museum), Whitwell, TN. Experience an emotional 3 days with the children who are ambassadors for the project and the principal and teachers who bring to life the principles of diversity and the implications of hatred and intolerance. Activities include a service in their authentic rail-car, exploration of artifacts and letters, as well as meeting residents of Whitwell and some coal miners. Anti-semitism is growing, but this town supports Jews, they live the principle of love your neighbor as yourself and are handing this down to their children. There is HOPE! Join us on this meaningful trip. (Fly as a group, all food is kosher, modern bus transport, stay at Hampton Inn (Hilton). To learn more, email Marcia Levinson at marciafaye01@gmail.com.
A Special Evening with Rabbi Emeritus Lance J. Sussman and Dan Tadmor
Wednesday May 7 | 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Join Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel for a special evening with Rabbi Emeritus Lance J. Sussman and Dan Tadmor, who is celebrating the publication of his third book of the Sussman Trilogy. To register, click here.
Teach PA Annual Mission to Harrisburg
Monday, May 12 | 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Teach PA's Annual Mission to Harrisburg brings Jewish day school students from across the state to Harrisburg for a day of lobbying for scholarships and security funding for our schools! To register, click here.
Spring Open House
Sunday, May 18 | 12 - 3 p.m.
Camp Galil
Join the Camp Galil community for a wonderful family day of food fun and new friends. Tour the campground, enjoy camp activities, meet the campers and counselors, and have a picnic. To register, click here.
Israeli Traveling Gallery
Wednesday, May 21 | 2 - 8 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Come support Israel by supporting Israeli artists. Kosher Israeli food will be available for purchase while you browse through unique and creative merchandise. To register, click here.
The 2025 Ida S. Mandell Event featuring Modi
Saturday, May 23 | 7 - 9 p.m.
Adath Israel
Join for a comedy show from the next generation of catskills style Jewish comedians, Modi. To learn more and register, click here.
Meet the Author: Jean Hoffmann Lewanda
Sunday, June 22 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Meet the author of "Shamala: My 96 Seasons in China," Jean Hoffman Lewanda. Light refreshments will be served. To register, click here.
Lunch and Legal: Supreme Court Round-Up
Wednesday, June 25 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Back by popular demand. Alex Geiger, Esq. and member of Beth El review Supreme Court rulings including how each judge ruled, significant cases, and why it matters. 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 the Old York Road Kehillah by visiting jewishphilly.org/oyr or by contacting Community Engagement Specialist Isabella Duarte at oldyorkroad@jewishphilly.org.
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