Erev Chanukah
Calendar
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Nov
18
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Bad Shabbos - screening and Q&A with the director!
84 mins Rated R
David and his fiancée Meg are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner when an acciden...
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Dec
02
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$80 JCC Member $90 non member
$50 youth under age 18
Bus departs the Jewish Federation at 4pm Game time 7pm
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Dec
02
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Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause
1h 32m, DocumentarymoreRaised in a Jewish household in Pittsburgh, Charles Grodin’s life embodied the concept of Tikkun Olam. The film not only celebrates ...
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Dec 14, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 16, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 17, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 18, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 19, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 20, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 21, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 22, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 25, 2025
Christmas
Dec
1 2025
JCC Mahjong
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Weekly Mah Jongg games from 1pm - 3pm.
Experienced Mah Jongg players welcome.
Dec
2 2025
JCC Romeo Club
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Retired Old Men Eating Out will meet for conversation and comraderie. Meets the first Tuesday of each month.
Dec
2 2025
Jewish Community Night Bus and 76ers game
4:00PM - 9:00PM
Wells Fargo Center
3601 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
$80 JCC Member $90 non member
$50 youth under age 18
Bus departs the Jewish Federation at 4pm Game time 7pm
Dec
2 2025
Reading Jewish Film Series: Charles Grodin
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Goggleworks Center for the Arts
201 Washington St.
Reading, PA 19601
Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause
1h 32m, Documentary
Raised in a Jewish household in Pittsb…
Dec
3 2025
JFS Food Pantry
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Olivet Boys and Girls Club
330 S 19th St
Reading, PA 19606
Held the first Wednesday of each month at Olivet Boys and Girls Club, 330 S 19th St Reading PA 19606
For more inform…
Dec
3 2025
PJ Library Story Time
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Hamburg Public Library
35 N. 3rd St.
Hamburg, PA 19526
Berks County Public Libraries and the Jewish Federation of Reading's PJ Library unite for Chanukah Storytime. Join us…
Dec
3 2025
JCC Canasta
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Come play Canasta - for experienced players.
Continuing weekly at the JCC at 2pm
RSVP to [email protected]
Dec
4 2025
JFS Friendship Circle
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Program details to come later
Held twice monthly on Thursday. Optional lunch at 1pm and $7 and a free program at 2pm
Dec
4 2025
Meet the New CEO of Jewish Federation
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Come mix, mingle and nosh with your friends, meet new people and meet the new CEO of Jewish Federation of Reading/Ber…
Dec
7 2025
JCC Estate Planning Seminar
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Register here (registration required).
As we move through different stages of life, our priorities shift. Many of us…
Dec
7 2025
Chabad JLI Course: The Kabbalah of Meaning
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad Lubavitch of Berks - Orthodox
2330 Hampden Blvd
Reading, PA
In person course only 6 Sundays Nov 16-Dec 21 10am-11am
$60 per person
Dec
7 2025
RCOS Parent Program
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom - Reform
555 Warwick Drive
Wyomissing, PA
More details to come
Dec
7 2025
Teen Program - Writing for the Shalom and Israel 101
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Register Here. (registration is required)
Teens ages 13 and up are invited to a special two-in-one program at the J…
Dec
8 2025
Chabad Womens Event
12:00AM - 12:00PM
Chabad Lubavitch of Berks - Orthodox
2330 Hampden Blvd
Reading, PA
More event details to come
Dec
8 2025
PJ Library Story Time
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Boone Area Library
129 N. Mill St.
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Berks County Public Libraries and the Jewish Federation of Reading's PJ Library unite for Chanukah Storytime. Join us…
Dec
8 2025
JCC Mahjong
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Weekly Mah Jongg games from 1pm - 3pm.
Experienced Mah Jongg players welcome.
Dec
9 2025
JFS Food Pantry
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Reading Hampden Heights SDA Church
2706 Old Pricetown Rd
Temple, PA 19560
Held the second Tuesday of each month at Reading Hampden Heights SDA Church 2706 Old Pricetown Rd Temple Pa 19560
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10 2025
JCC Noontime Knowledge
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Join us at the JCC on Wednesday, December 10, at noon, for Sara Howell’s lecture, “Unappreciated in their Time: J…
Dec
10 2025
JCC Canasta
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Come play Canasta - for experienced players.
Continuing weekly at the JCC at 2pm
RSVP to [email protected]
Dec
12 2025
PJ Library Story Time
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Exeter Community Library
4569 Prestwick Dr
Reading, PA 19606
Berks County Public Libraries and the Jewish Federation of Reading's PJ Library unite for Chanukah Storytime. Join us…
Dec
13 2025
RCOS Tot Shabbat
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom - Reform
555 Warwick Drive
Wyomissing, PA
featuring Cantor Stuart Binder
Dec
14 2025
Chabad Community Program
12:00AM - 12:00PM
Chabad Lubavitch of Berks - Orthodox
2330 Hampden Blvd
Reading, PA
More program details to come at a later date
Dec
14 2025
RCOS Confirmation Class
12:00AM - 12:00PM
Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom - Reform
555 Warwick Drive
Wyomissing, PA
more program details to come
Dec
14 2025
Chabad JLI Course: The Kabbalah of Meaning
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad Lubavitch of Berks - Orthodox
2330 Hampden Blvd
Reading, PA
In person course only 6 Sundays Nov 16-Dec 21 10am-11am
$60 per person
Dec
14 2025
RCOS Sisterhood Chankkah Party
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom - Reform
555 Warwick Drive
Wyomissing, PA
Dinner Latkes and dessert. DIY Menorah Contest, Games Crafts and Music
$36/family $10 individual
Contact Gretch…
Dec
15 2025
PJ Library Story Time
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Kutztown Community Library
70 Bieber Alley
Kutztown, PA 19530
Berks County Public Libraries and the Jewish Federation of Reading's PJ Library unite for Chanukah Storytime. Join us…
Dec
15 2025
JCC Mahjong
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Weekly Mah Jongg games from 1pm - 3pm.
Experienced Mah Jongg players welcome.
Dec
15 2025
Chanukah Fry Fest
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Chabad Lubavitch of Berks - Orthodox
2330 Hampden Blvd
Reading, PA
Featuring Family Entertainment for more information please email or call the office at [email protected]
Dec
16 2025
JCC Noontime Knowledge
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Join us for Noontime Knowledge on Tuesday, December 16, at noon at the JCC for "Drama in Diaspora."
Wherever ther…
Dec
16 2025
City of Reading Menorah Lighting
5:15PM - 5:30PM
City of Reading Menorah Lighting
5th and Penn St
Reading, PA 19601
All are welcome to attend the City of Reading menorah lighting at 5th and Penn Streets in Reading.
Dec
16 2025
JCRC Shine a Light
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Alvernia College
401 Penn St
Reading, PA 19601
Invitation only event.
Dec
17 2025
PJ Library Story Time
10:30AM
Wernersville Public Library
40 N. Reber Street
Wernersville, PA 19565
Berks County Public Libraries and the Jewish Federation of Reading's PJ Library unite for Chanukah Storytime. Join us…
Dec
17 2025
JCC Canasta
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Come play Canasta - for experienced players.
Continuing weekly at the JCC at 2pm
RSVP to [email protected]
Dec
17 2025
Federation Exec Committee Meeting
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Federation Exec Committee Meeting
Dec
17 2025
Federation Board Meeting
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Federation Board Meeting
Dec
18 2025
JFS Friendship Circle
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Program details to come later
Held twice monthly on Thursday. Optional lunch at 1pm and $7 and a free program at 2pm
Dec
18 2025
RCOS Latkes and Vodka
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom - Reform
555 Warwick Drive
Wyomissing, PA
Join Rabbi Michelson for a tasting of different latke recipes each paired with a special spirit. (non-drinkers welcom…
Dec
19 2025
PJ Library Story Time
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Schuylkill Valley Public Library
1310 Washington Rd.
Leesport, PA 19533
Berks County Public Libraries and the Jewish Federation of Reading's PJ Library unite for Chanukah Storytime. Join us…
Dec
19 2025
Chabad Chanukah Dinner
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Chabad Lubavitch of Berks - Orthodox
2330 Hampden Blvd
Reading, PA
Guests may join anytime during the program
4:00 pm Menorah and Shabbat Candle Lighting
4:30 -5:00 pm Welcome Sh…
Dec
19 2025
Kesher Zion Synagogue Kabbalat Shabbat
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Kesher Zion Synagogue - Conservative
555 Warwick Drive
Wyomissing, PA
For more information please call the office at 610-374-1763 or email [email protected]
Dec
21 2025
Chabad JLI Course: The Kabbalah of Meaning
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad Lubavitch of Berks - Orthodox
2330 Hampden Blvd
Reading, PA
In person course only 6 Sundays Nov 16-Dec 21 10am-11am
$60 per person
Dec
21 2025
KZ Chanukah Party
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Kesher Zion Synagogue - Conservative
555 Warwick Drive
Wyomissing, PA
Latkes, Donuts, Games, Prizes
Dec
22 2025
JCC Mahjong
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Weekly Mah Jongg games from 1pm - 3pm.
Experienced Mah Jongg players welcome.
Dec
22 2025
RCOS Board Meeting
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom - Reform
555 Warwick Drive
Wyomissing, PA
More details to come
Dec
24 2025
JCC Canasta
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Come play Canasta - for experienced players.
Continuing weekly at the JCC at 2pm
RSVP to [email protected]
Dec
25 2025
Dec
29 2025
JCC Mahjong
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Weekly Mah Jongg games from 1pm - 3pm.
Experienced Mah Jongg players welcome.
Dec
29 2025
JCC Movie Monday
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
BAD SHABBOS
A very dark comedy about an engaged interfaith couple who are about to have their p…
Dec
31 2025
JCC Canasta
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
Come play Canasta - for experienced players.
Continuing weekly at the JCC at 2pm
RSVP to [email protected]