The months of May and June are full of Jewish Federation events — be sure to save the date!
Bucks County Jewish Festival
Sunday, June 9 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bucks County Community College (Linkzs Building)
Join us for our biennial Bucks County Jewish Festival! Bring your whole family, friends and neighbors for a day of fun, featuring food, music, kids activities, crafts and so much more. There will be something for everyone to enjoy. The festival will be largely outdoors (weather permitting) with some indoor activities. As the Jewish people continue to go through one of the darkest times in modern history, this signature festival is more important than ever to bring the community together. To register, click here.
26th Annual Circle of Partners
Monday, June 10 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Enjoy an afternoon of celebration in honor of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's generous donors. The program will feature entertainment by The Ken Ulansey Ensemble. A dairy reception will follow with dietary laws observed. To register, click here.
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.
Shavuot: A Community Night of Jewish Learning
Tuesday, June 11 | 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Celebrate the holiday of Shavuot with Center City Kehillah and your fellow community members for the 8th Annual Night of Jewish Learning! Enjoy an evening filled with discourse, community and delicious dairy foods. 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.
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