Jewish Cultural Center
An extention of Jewish life beyond school, the workplace and houses of worship.
The Violins of Hope are coming to Reading
November 1-14, 2021.
For more information please visit www.ViolinsofHopePA.org
Literatour is a community-wide celebration in its third year with 14 exceptional events featuring authors, celebrities, and cultural influencers throughout Berks County from September 2021 to April 2022. Literatour is being presented by Jewish Federation of Reading in partnership with Exeter Community Library.
Programs will be held in-person and virtually depending on each event. All in-person events will be subject to procedures as determined by local health guidelines.
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New Class! |
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Want to have a better understanding of the Jewish holidays, customs, and values?
The Jewish Federation of Reading is offering a 6-meeting course, to learn more about the meaning of the holidays, understand the different customs, and have a safe and open space to learn, ask questions and share experiences.
The course will take place at the JCC from 7:00-8:30 pm, on the following Mondays: October 4th, 18th November 1st, 15th December 6th, 20th
For questions and registration, please email Adi or fill out the survey (click here) |
Antisemitism, White Nationalism and Racism in the World Today:
A Conversation with Eric K Ward
Nov 3, 2021 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Community Havdalah |
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Saturday, November 6 at 7:15 p.m. Chabad of Berks
Join us to mark the end of Shabbat with a musical Havdalah. After the service stay for desserts and listen to music come alive on the instruments from the Violins of Hope collection. |
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Community Shabbat |
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Friday, November 12 at 6 p.m. KZ/RCOS
The community is invited to participate in-person for our annual Community Shabbat service. Learn more about the stories behind the Violins of Hope collection during the service.
Kosher Shabbat meals can be pre-ordered and may be picked up from 5-5:30 pm or after 7 pm. Order online or call 610-921-0624.
Order deadline is Friday, November 5 at 4 p.m. |
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New to Reading, PA?
We would like to welcome you with information about our Jewish Community. Your "Welcome Packet" has the most recent SHALOM publication, program guides, and other handy information.
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