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Welcome to the Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks
THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE | THE POWER OF COMMUNITY
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!
Art, Culture & Ideas
"A Musical Tribute to Remembrance, Israel and Hope"
Monday, April 21
1:30 pm
Cultural Center at the Highlands
2000 Cambridge Ave
Pre-Recorded Program
All are welcome!
TUESDAY, APRIL 22ND, 2025
12:00 PM AT THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF READING/BERKS
ARTHUR J. MAGIDA
AUTHOR OF:
TWO WHEELS TO FREEDOM
Yom Hashoah
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00 pm
At JCC
Cindy Chronister, the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors Karl and Mathilde Reiser will share their story of survival with the community.
Memorial candles will be lit by local survivors during the commemoration.
RSVP requested info@jfreading.org or call 610-921-0624
"Holocaust Impact On One Family"
Thursday, April 24 at 2:00 pm
at the JCC
Join Jeff Gernsheimer as he shares the incredible story of his mother, Hilde Gernsheimer's journey from Germany to England to the U.S. to escape the Holocaust.
To RSVP call 610-921-0624 or info@jfreading.org
Yom Hazikaron
Wednesday, April 30 at noon
at JCC
Observe Israel's Memorial Day, Honor the fallen soldiers and hear from our honored guests.
BYO vegetarian lunch and stay after program.
RSVP required info@jfreading.org or call 610-921-0624
Yom Ha'Atzmaut Israel 77th Celebration!
Thursday, May 1
4:30pm- 6:00 pm
at JCC
- Celebrate Israel's Independence Day!
- Sample Israeli Food!
- Meet our Honored
- Play Israeli Games
- Dance to Israeli Music
RSVP required info@jfreading.org or call 610-921-0624
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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