October 2018
Refugee Shabbat at KHN
Kehilat HaNahar will be a proud participant in HIAS’ National Refugee Shabbat, during which Jews across the country will take action for refugees. In the face of unprecedented attempts to close America’s doors to those seeking freedom from violence and persecution, this is a critical moment to give voice to our values as Jews and as Americans. Over the Shabbat of October 19-20, 2018, the American Jewish community will dedicate sacred time and space to refugees and asylum seekers. Together,…
Find out more »Poetry Cafe at KHN
Within the Kehilat HaNahar community there are a number of members who write poetry. Come and enjoy listening to their creative works as part of a Havdallah evening with song and food
Find out more »Climate Change, Science, and what the Torah says about it
Our world is at a threshold of a catastrophe. What is happening? What legacy are we leaving to our children? Where does our Jewish heritage come to play in what needs to be done? Kehilat HaNahar member and Delaware Valley University physics professor Michael Tabachnick will be speaking on the issue. He is listed in the Who's Who Among Scientists & Engineers and Who's Who in America.
Find out more »November 2018
A Book Talk: The Sabbath by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
A Bagel U (Adult Education) course offering a discussion of the book by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Abraham Leibson will lead a discussion of The Sabbath, hailed as a classic of Jewish spirituality. Heschel is a poet in his brevity, a precision craftsman in his choice of words. Registration required, registering means you will have read the book. Used copies are available on Amazon for as little as $4. Register by e-mailing abraham.leibson@gmail.com.
Find out more »Jewish Genealogy 201: Adding DNA to the mix
Genealogy is evolving. This program is a sequel to the popular earlier Jewish genealogy program because Walter Straus is a tireless researcher. Come see what’s new. Presenting will be Walter Strauus, a physician working in biomedical research. Conducted historical research in archives around the world and has developed a network across three continents.
Find out more »March 2019
The Changing World of Haredi Women
Nechumi Yaffe, an Israeli wife, mother, activist, and educator, will speak about Haredi (Ultra Orthodox and Chasidic) women, their special position as solo breadwinner, and their journey into the Israeli public square. Nechumi will discuss the creative ways Haredi women find to address the inherent tensions of their different role, and efforts to better integrate them into the modern, vibrant Israeli society. A new political wave is forming. Come hear her story. She is presently a post-grad researcher at Princeton…
Find out more »May 2019
Synagogues of Philadelphia
Award-winning author Ira Poliakoff will be speaking about his new book detailing the history of Philadelphia-region synagogues (the 5-county area, including Bucks) and the history of Jewish people in the Philadelphia region. The event is free, but please RSVP at littleshul@kehilathanahar.org.
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