A holiday event at the Lubavitch of Yardley. (Courtesy of the Lubavitch of Yardley)

September 13–27

Saturday, September 13

Selichot at KI: Hush of Midnight

Join Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for a Torah study session, Ma’ariv and Selichot service, complete with kosher desserts. More information is available at rcki.shulcloud.com/form/hush25. 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park.

 

Sunday, September 14

September Food Packing and Distribution

Jewish Relief Agency is doing what they do best on Sunday — packing goods to help the neediest members of the community get the assistance they need. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs all the way to 2 p.m. Make sure to register online, as you have to sign up for a specific shift in order to participate. Learn more and register at jewishrelief.org/register-to-volunteer. 10980 Dutton Road, Philadelphia.

 

Sunday, September 14

Philadelphia Israel Bonds Health Professions Tribute Brunch

Greater Philadelphia Israel Bonds Health Professions Division is hosting its tribute brunch for health care workers from the Delaware Valley. The event will feature good friends and good food, all for a good cause. It begins at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. For more information, contact David Kadosh at [email protected]. 1511 Walnut St., Suite 301, Philadelphia.

 

Sunday, September 14

Shofar Factory

Come to the Lubavitch of Yardley from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for a session on building your own shofar! There will be other fun crafts, in addition to apples and honey. Everyone is welcome to this event that will blend traditional Rosh Hashanah observance with some modern creativity. You can learn more at jewishyardley.com. 1444 Yardley Newtown Road, Yardley.

 

Monday, September 15

Pre-Rosh Hashanah Dinner

From 7 to 9 p.m., check out Lubavitch of Bucks County for a dinner of resilience and renewal ahead of the High Holidays. The theme of the dinner is strength as the synagogue welcomes in 5786. There is more information available at jewishcenter.info. 25 N. State St., Newtown.

 

Tuesday, September 16

ShAAK Presents: Joel Gibbs: Movies, Meetups and Mishigas

Join Shir Ami for a great morning session with Jewish comedian Joel Gibbs, who has enjoyed a long career in TV, radio and on stage. There will be plenty of jokes, coffee and shmoozing to be had. You can get more information at shirami.org. 101 Richboro Newtown Road, Newtown.

 

Saturday, September 20

Golden Slipper Camp’s Fall Festival

Check out the Golden Slipper Camp Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, complete with tons of fun for both prospective campers and current ones, as well as their families. Make sure to RSVP ahead of time! Sign up at forms.office.com/r/gDkeFGNJ0P. 50 Monument Road, Bala Cynwyd.

 

Sunday, September 21

Safety Training

At Temple Judea of Bucks County, you can learn active shooter and Stop the Bleed training from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the event of a worst-case scenario. Nobody wants to have to be prepared for this, but you never know what can happen. For more info, contact Debra Holder at [email protected]. 38 Rogers Road, Furlong.

 

Tuesday, September 23

Shofar at Pickering Field

From 5:15 to 7 p.m., join Lubavitch of Bucks County for a shofar-sounding ceremony at Pickering Field. Bring in the High Holidays in Newtown surrounded by other Jews and the magic of the shofar! For more information, go to jewishcenter.info. 305 Jefferson St., Newtown.

 

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 than 2,000 square feet in size at the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza. Go to tinyurl.com/phrfmural to get more information. 1619 Arch St., Philadelphia.