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The sanctuary inside Congregation Rodeph Shalom. (Photo by Jarrad Saffren)<\/p>\n The sanctuary inside Congregation Rodeph Shalom. (Photo by Jarrad Saffren)<\/p>\n
By JE Staff<\/p>\n
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September 20 \u2013 October 4<\/p>\n
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Sunday, September 21<\/strong><\/p>\n Sunday Funday<\/strong><\/p>\n 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\u2019s stations and more! Go to jewishcenter.info to learn more. 25 N. State St., Newtown.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Tuesday, September 23<\/strong><\/p>\n Shofar on Lake Afton<\/strong><\/p>\n Check out this event with Chabad of Doylestown from 5:30 to 7 p.m., where you\u2019ll get to take in a scenic shofar blowing with friends both new and old. Lake Afton is a treat, and you won\u2019t want to miss this. Learn more about the ceremony at jewishyardley.com. 300 E. Swamp Road, Doylestown.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Wednesday, September 24<\/strong><\/p>\n Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution<\/strong><\/p>\n 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\u2019s 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\u00a0protected]<\/a>. 615 N. Broad St., Philadelphia.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Friday, September 26<\/strong><\/p>\n Mural Dedication<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, September 27<\/strong><\/p>\n Return to Root: A High Holidays Renewal Practice Shabbat Shuvah<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Sunday, September 28<\/strong><\/p>\n Book Club: \u201cThe Wind Knows My Name\u201d by Isabel Allende<\/strong><\/p>\n 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 \u201cThe Wind Knows My Name\u201d 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.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Monday, September 29<\/strong><\/p>\n Letters for Living \u2014 For Women<\/strong><\/p>\n 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 \u201cRebbe,\u201d or the legendary Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Go to jewishcenter.info to learn more about the event. 25 N. State St., Newtown.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Monday, September 29<\/strong><\/p>\n Babi Yar Commemoration<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n