January 30-February 5
Friday, January 30
Shabbos With Chassidim From New York
This Shabbos, eat, daven and sing with this group of Chassidim from New York at Bensalem Kollel Synagogue and Outreach Center. Group members are traveling the world with their families to celebrate Shabbat with as many Jewish communities as they can. Friday night dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., Shabbat day lunch starts at approximately 11:30 a.m. and Havdalah begins Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Learn more at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/traveling-chassidim-shabbos–2026.
Sunday, February 1
Mah Jongg and Mimosas
Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill is hosting Mah Jongg and Mimosas this Sunday, which is new to the congregation’s young adult programming. The drinks start at 9:15 a.m., after religious school drop-off. Learn more about the Young Members group at https://www.tbsonline.org/youngmembers.
Wednesday, February 4
Film Screening
Kaiserman JCC is hosting a film screening of “My Missing Screw,” an Israeli documentary about Raffael, who travels around the world re-inventing himself and his art. The screening starts at 7p.m., and admission is $12. Learn more at https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/missingscrew/.
Discovering Your Roots
Congregation Beth Tikvah, in association with Adath Emanuel, is hosting a genealogy monthly series. This five-session series is rooted in L’Dor V’dor, going beyond the basics to uncover loved ones who are hard to find using online databases and tools. The event runs from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Learn more at https://www.btikvah.org/events/.
Thursday, February 5
Israeli Dance Classes
Beth Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park is hosting Israeli dance classes every Thursday night from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Learn more at https://bethsholomcongregation.shulcloud.com/event/israeli-dancing48.html, or call (215) 887-1342.
The Genocide Accusation Against Israel: A Scholarly Exchange
The University of Pennsylvania at Perry World House is hosting a scholarly exchange about the accusations of genocide against Israel with professors at the University of Florida and Brown University. This in-person event runs from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. Learn more about the event at https://perryworldhouse.upenn.edu/events/the-genocide-accusation-against-israel-a-scholarly-exchange/.
