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Join the Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks for the annual Community Shabbat, bringing the whole Jewish community together to celebrate as one. This year, Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom will serve as host. The Kabbalat Shabbat service will begin at 6pm, followed by a kosher, catered dinner at approximately 6:45pm. Our whole Jewish community is welcome, all ages and all affiliations.
Literatour is a community-wide celebration in its sixth year with 11 exceptional events featuring authors, celebrities, and cultural influencers throughout Berks County from September 2024 to May 2025.
Literatour is being presented by Jewish Federation of Reading in partnership with Exeter Community Library.
Jewish Federation of Reading is happy to be an affiliate of the Weitzman Museum Store, part of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Museum in Philadelphia. Enjoy tax-free Judaica purchases while supporting two Jewish institutions with every purchase! (double mitzvah!) By shopping through the link below, our Federation will receive 10% back on your purchase.
Join your JCC today!
Free Toddler Social Time
Wednesday beginning January 22
9:15 - 10:30 am
Toddler 0-2 years & Parent/ Adult Caregiver/Babysitter
United Nations Holocaust Memorial Ceremony
Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. EST
Join us at the JCC to watch the live stream of the UN Holocaust Memorial Ceremony from the General Assembly Hall. Ms. Melissa Fleming, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, will host the observance. Survivors of the Holocaust will share their testimonies, and memorial prayers will be recited.
You may also use the link below to watch from home.
Live-stream: YouTube
Movie Monday
"Red Sea"
Monday, January 27
1:00 pm
RSVP by calling the JCC
610-921-0624
Noontime Knowledge
Stephen Fried
"Mental Health Courage"
Tuesday, January 28
12:00 pm at the JCC
Stephen Fried, co-author of the informative book, "Profiles in Mental Health Courage" He will be discussing this thought-provoking true story, as well as signing & selling copies.
RSVP to info@jfreading.org or 610-921-0624
Romeo Club
Tuesday, February 5
Paolo’s Restaurant & Bar
2480 Lancaster Pike, Reading (Shillington)
12:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
New members are always welcome.
Call 610-921-0624 with any questions.
The Lakin Holocaust Library & Resource Center is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year! $30 for 30 campaign
Your gift of $30 will allow us to transcribe more than two dozen video testimonies of local Holocaust survivors held at the Lakin HRC. These transcriptions will allow students at Albright College and researchers around the world to better search and
analyze these important first- person accounts of survival during the Holocaust. This vital addition will ensure that the
survivors' legacies live on and stories are heard.
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