The sanctuary inside Congregation Rodeph Shalom. (Photo by Jarrad Saffren)
By JE Staff
September 20 – October 4
Sunday, September 21
Sunday Funday
From 2 to 3 p.m., join Lubavitch of Bucks County for a fun start to the Jewish new year, complete with a shofar workshop, apple cake and round challah baking, interactive children’s stations and more! Go to jewishcenter.info to learn more. 25 N. State St., Newtown.
Tuesday, September 23
Shofar on Lake Afton
Check out this event with Chabad of Doylestown from 5:30 to 7 p.m., where you’ll get to take in a scenic shofar blowing with friends both new and old. Lake Afton is a treat, and you won’t want to miss this. Learn more about the ceremony at jewishyardley.com. 300 E. Swamp Road, Doylestown.
Wednesday, September 24
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
From 7 to 10:30 a.m., join Rodeph Shalom for a session of giving back. Breaking Bread on Broad sees attendees package diapers, hygiene supplies and, of course, food, for the community’s less fortunate members. The event is run in partnership with different area nonprofits, making it a great place to meet like-minded Philadelphians. For more information or to volunteer, contact [email protected]. 615 N. Broad St., Philadelphia.
Friday, September 26
Mural Dedication
The Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation is hosting a mural dedication from 10 to 11 a.m. in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia in honor of the completion of a mural more of than 2,000 square feet at the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza. Go to tinyurl.com/phrfmural to get more information. 1619 Arch St., Philadelphia.
Saturday, September 27
Return to Root: A High Holidays Renewal Practice Shabbat Shuvah
Join Ohev Shalom of Bucks County from 11 a.m. to noon in a sacred space to focus on the themes of returning, reflection and personal growth ahead of the Days of Awe. This will include movement, breathwork and Jewish wisdom woven throughout the event. For more information, visit ohev.org. 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro.
Sunday, September 28
Book Club: “The Wind Knows My Name” by Isabel Allende
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County will host an iteration of its book club on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to noon, with readers joining to discuss “The Wind Knows My Name” by Isabel Allende. Hear some other points of view and make a new friend at the event. To learn more, go to bethelyardley.org. 375 Stony Hill Road, Yardley.
Monday, September 29
Letters for Living — For Women
From 8:30 to 10 a.m., join the Lubavitch of Bucks County for a class that will explore a selection of letters from the “Rebbe,” or the legendary Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Go to jewishcenter.info to learn more about the event. 25 N. State St., Newtown.
Monday, September 29
Babi Yar Commemoration
The Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center will host an event from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. that will commemorate Babi Yar, featuring guest speakers Rep. Jared Solomon, Judge Thomas Murt and Upper Moreland Superintendent of Schools Dr. Susan K. Elliott, among others. Learn more at hamec.org. 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park.
Tuesday, September 30
Ruby Lion Luncheon
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia for the Ruby Lion Luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. To learn more, contact Lannie Hulnick at [email protected] or go to jewishphilly.org. Two Commerce Square, 2001 Market Street, Suite 2300, Philadelphia.
Friday, October 3
Jewish Meditation Group
From 5 to 5:30 p.m., join Congregation Rodeph Shalom for a meditation group centered around Jewish mindfullness. The session will focus on awareness of breath and body, welcoming Shabbat in the spirit of peace. Beginners are welcome! Learn more at rodephshalom.org. 615 North Broad St., Philadelphia.