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To register, [click here](https://jkidphilly.org/event/games-8-2-23/).   **10th Annual Chester County Summer Shorts Film Festival ** **Wednesdays: August 9 and 16, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. *The Colonial Theater*** [Chester County’s](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/chester-county/) annual festival celebrates the richness, complexity and diversity of Jewish experiences through film. The festival is dedicated to screening Jewish short films and videos in all genres. Every short film is intended to engage, educate, and inspire the community as we explore the full spectrum of Jewish life, values, and culture. This year, all film narratives have a central Israeli connection in celebration of Israel’s 75th anniversary. To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/women-of-vision/down-the-shore/).    **Water Play****August 9, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.*Outdoor location in Center City, Philadelphia*** Join a “Nurture Your Soul” picnic with [Center City Kehillah](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/center-city/) and jkidphilly to have fun in the water. Enjoy stories and splashing around at a beautiful Center City park with spraygrounds — a nature oasis right in the city! To register, [click here](https://jkidphilly.org/event/water-8-9-23/).   **Boker Tov at the Shore ** **August 13, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.** ***Outdoor Location in Margate, New Jersey*** Join [NextGen](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/nextgen/)and partner organizations for a morning of schmoozing, crafts and a bubble show! To register, [click here](https://jkidphilly.org/event/shore-8-14-22/).   **Shabbat in the Park  Friday, August 18 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Clem Macrone Park*** Join J on the Way in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and other incredible community partners for our Family Shabbat in the Park series! Once a month we will gather at a different local park around our community and join together to celebrate Shabbat with music, crafts and activities, sweet treats, and more! To register, [click here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGtjB9b7dkhf3kSytEQ4jLjk4hV4JLHvdSw3QLVd2t5EIjCA/viewform).    **Young JFRE at Topgolf Tuesday, August 22 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *588 N Gulph Rd. King of Prussia, PA*** Join the [Young Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE)](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/jfre/) group for an exclusive evening on the range at Topgolf King of Prussia to network and connect with other real estate professionals who are passionate about doing good in our community. To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/jfre/topgolf-advance-registration/).   **Bronstein Seminar for Professionals Friday, September 8 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. *Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue  *** The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia invites you to attend the 28th Annual Solomon and Sylvia Bronstein Seminar for Professionals. Enhance your knowledge of the field from an expert at the forefront of estate planning. Enjoy networking, learning and breakfast. "Choosing a Jurisdiction for a New Long-Term Trust" will be presented by Amy Kanyuk, Esquire and the Presentation of the Edward N. Polisher Award to Andrew A. Goldman, CLU®, ChFC®. To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/bronstein2023/).    **Shabbat in the Park****Friday, September 8 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Clem Macrone Park*** Join J on the Way, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and other community partners for our Family Shabbat in the Park series! Once a month we will gather at a different local park around our community and join together to celebrate Shabbat with music, crafts and activities, sweet treats, and more! To register, [click here](https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/shabbat-in-the-park-with-j-on-the-way/).   **Collaborative Selichot Program and Service  Saturday, September 9 | 8:15 p.m.  *Virtual*** Kickoff this holiday season on a high note with a virtual, Community Selichot Program from [Chester](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/chester-county/)& [Delaware County](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/delaware-county/) Kehillot. Sing along to a musical performance of Leonard Cohen’s classics, enjoy an interactive discussion on Cohen’s lyrics, and be inspired by the brief Selichot service. To register, [click her](https://jewishphilly.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIofuysqj0uGtWJzHLI2E0WGtfbOVlYuEAe#/registration)e.   **Kehillah Apples and Honey Sunday, September 10 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. *Styer Orchard*** Start the new year on a sweet note with friends, family and community for an afternoon at the orchards. Listen to the shofar, relax to music and take a hayride to the apple orchards! Enjoy kid-friendly crafts and storytime with jkidphilly. This event is free, except for the additional apples you pick on your own. To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/apples-and-honey-event-at-styer-orchard/).    **JCRC Webinar Series with David Horovitz Monday, September 11 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. *Virtual*** The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's [Jewish Community Relations Council](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/public-affairs/) 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).    **Harrisburg Advocacy Day****Tuesday, September 12 | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex*** Ready to put your words into action?! Join us for a day of advocacy at the State Capitol in Harrisburg as we raise awareness about issues of concern within our communities. Hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s [Jewish Community Relations Council](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/public-affairs/), [NextGen](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/nextgen/), [Women of Vision](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/women-of-vision/) and [Women’s Philanthropy groups](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/womens-philanthropy/) along with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and American Jewish Committee (AJC), this day will include informative sessions with high-level representatives across the political aisle and lobbying visits with key legislators. To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/public-affairs/advocacy-day-2023/).  \*\*\* The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia works to foster vibrant Jewish communities locally and around the world. You can support this mission by [clicking here](https://jewishphilly.org/ways-to-give/donate-now/). 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