{"id":240504,"date":"2025-09-20T03:33:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T03:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/240504\/"},"modified":"2025-09-20T03:33:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T03:33:21","slug":"10-interesting-events-in-jewish-philadelphia-coming-up-soon-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/240504\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Interesting Events in Jewish Philadelphia Coming Up Soon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-228405 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758339201_673_Spotlight-1-681x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\"\/>Rabbi Yudy Shemtov of Lubavitch of Bucks County. (Photo Courtesy of Lubavitch of Bucks County)<\/p>\n<p>By JE Staff<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, September 28<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Men\u2019s Ohel Experience: Torah, Prayer and Renewal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lubavitch of Bucks County is hosting an event that seeks to bring folks together for Torah study and prayer led by Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein, ending with a delicious kosher lunch. More information is available at jewishcenter.info. 25 N State St., Newtown.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, September 28<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Book Club: \u2018The Wind Knows My Name\u2019 by Isabel Allende<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From 10:30 a.m. to noon, Congregation Beth El of Bucks County is holding an event to discuss Allende\u2019s book with friends old and new. Come and join the congregation to discuss a great piece of literature. To learn more, go to bethelyardley.org. 375 Stony Hill Road, Yardley.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, September 29<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Letters for Living, For Women<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join Lubavitch of Bucks County from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for a session exploring a selection of the legendary Rebbe\u2019s letters that address a range of personal and spiritual challenges. You can learn more information at jewishcenter.info. 25 N. State St., Newtown.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, September 29<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Babi Yar Commemoration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center is hosting an event from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. that will commemorate Babi Yar, featuring guest speakers State Representative Jared Solomon, the Honorable Thomas Murt and Upper Moreland Superintendent Dr. Susan K. Elliott, among others. Learn more at hamec.org. 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, September 29<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jake Cohen\u2019s \u2018Dinner Party Animal\u2019 | Book Launch with Michael Solomonov, Alex Edelman and Benj Pasek<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From 7 to 9 p.m., the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is welcoming Jewish influencer and chef Jake Cohen to discuss his new book, its recipes and all things Judaism. You can get more information on theweitzman.org. 101 S. Independence Mall E, Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, October 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yizkor Community Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From 3:30 to 4 p.m., join Congregation Beth El of Bucks County for a service to remember loved ones who are no longer with us this High Holiday season. To learn more, go to bethelyardley.org. 375 Stony Hill Road, Yardley.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, October 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Break The Fast<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>End the fast the right way with the Congregations of Shaare Shamayim from 7 to 9 p.m! The event costs $34 per person, and payment and reservation are due by Tuesday, Sept. 30. Contact the synagogue at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jewishexponent.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"234c45454a404663504b42425146504b424e425a4a4e0d4c5144\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a> to learn more. 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, October 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018A Letter to David,\u2019 a Touching Israeli Film<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check out this wonderful film with the Israeli Film Festival from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History. The film is a message to David Cunio, who was abducted by Hamas from Nir Oz on Oct. 7, 2023, and has been held hostage in Gaza ever since. Learn more by going to Iffphila.com. 101 S. Independence Mall E, Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, October 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Remembering Oct. 7<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From 5 to 7 p.m., the Israeli American Council is hosting an evening of reflection and solitude for those impacted by the terror attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, at Adath Israel on the Main Line. You can find out more at iac360.org\/iac-events\/remoctpa\/. 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, October 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mi Casa Sukkah-sa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join the Chevra from 7 to 9 p.m. for a DJ, live music, dinner, dessert and other fun to celebrate Sukkot. The event is $18 prepaid or $36 at the door and is for those 21 and older, aimed at those in their 20s and 30s. Find out more by emailing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jewishexponent.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"e58c8b838aa5868d80939784cb8b8091\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>. 2002 Ludlow St, Philadelphia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rabbi Yudy Shemtov of Lubavitch of Bucks County. 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