JE Staff
May 16-30
Friday, May 16
Chair Yoga
Come learn some great poses that increase flexibility and strengthen muscles, all from the comfort of a chair. No prior experience is needed, and individuals 60 and older are encouraged to participate! The event runs from 11 a.m. to noon and is hosted by JFCS of Philly at the JFCS Brodsky Center. Reach out to [email protected] for more information. 345 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd.
Sunday, May 18
Kosher BLT
Join Lubavitch of Yardley for a fun morning of “BLT,” also known as “Bagel, Lox and Tefillin.” Come alone or with friends and enjoy food, coffee, schmoozing and some prayer. The fun starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 10:30. Go to jewishyardley.com for more information. 1444 Yardley Newtown Road, Yardley.
Sunday, May 18
Asian Jewish Dual Heritage Month Festival at the Weitzman Museum
On Sunday, join a diverse crowd from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History for a joint celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian-Pacific Heritage Month. The event will be both fun and informative, with lots of good information as well as games and activities for kids. Learn more by going to theweitzman.org. 101 S. Independence Mall E, Philadelphia.
Sunday, May 18
Sharim V’Sharut
Indulge in a wonderful tapestry of Jewish music at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The event will feature lots of instrumentation, singing and good old-fashioned Jewish camaraderie. Don’t miss it! You can learn more at jewishphilly.org. 2001 Market Street, Suite 2300, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Sunday, May 18
Focaccia Garden Art for Kids
If you know a young chef who loves to bake, this event is for them! The Chabad in Yardley is hosting a fun event from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for kids of all ages to learn how to creatively craft delicious focaccia. There is more information available at jewishyardley.com. 1444 Yardley Newtown Road, Yardley, PA 19067.
Monday, May 19
Colorful Profiles
There are so many wonderful stories of Jewish heroes and heroines, and at the Bucks County Chabad next week, you can hear some of them. Colorful Profiles is an event where you can hear short and extraordinary stories of various characters from Jewish history. It runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. More information can be located at jewishcenter.info. 25 N State St., Newtown, PA 18940.
Wednesday, May 21
Israeli Traveling Gallery
Join Congregation Beth El of Bucks County from 2 to 8 p.m. for a day of supporting Israeli artists at a time when they need it more than ever. In addition to a variety of wonderful pieces across different mediums, there will be kosher Israeli food available to purchase and eat as you browse the stalls. To learn more about the event, go to bethelyardley.org. 375 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA 19067.
Thursday, May 22
Mommy & Me
The Lubavitch of Bucks County is hosting a special Shabbat edition of Mommy and Me classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. There will be wonderful music, prayer and friends old and new. You won’t want to miss out! There is more information available at jewishcenter.info. 25 N State St., Newtown, PA 18940.
Tuesday, May 27
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
From 9 to 11 a.m., JFCS will host a training on suicide prevention with NAMI Montgomery County. QBR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an evidence-based training that teaches attendees how to spot warning signs of suicide and hopefully prevent it from happening. Learn more at jfcsphilly.link/QPR. 6434 Castor Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19149.
