JE Staff
May 9-23
Saturday, May 10
Preschool/ Tot Shabbat
Join Congregation Beth El of Bucks County for a wonderful and age-appropriate service for kids age 6 and younger. The fun starts at 10:30 a.m. and runs until noon. Go to bethelyardley.org for more information. 375 Stony Hill Road, Yardley.
Sunday, May 12
Colorful Profiles
From 7:30 to 9 p.m, check out Lubavitch of Bucks County’s stories of extraordinary Jewish characters from history. The event will feature tales of converts, captives, philosophers, philanthropists and more! You can find more information at jewishcenter.info. 1444 Yardley Newtown Road, Yardley.
Tuesday, May 13
OROT Annual Spring Gala
Join OROT for an event that will raise funds for Jewish kids near and far. The gala will feature food, drinks and more, and will kick off at 5:45 and run until 8:30 p.m. You can get more information at [email protected]. 7601 Old York Road, Melrose Park.
Thursday, May 15
JCHAI’s 2025 Annual Celebration
Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence is holding its annual fundraiser from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. The organization works to support adults with Autism and other intellectual disabilities. You can learn more about JCHAI or the event at jchai.org. 274 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr.
Friday, May 16
Chair Yoga
With no prior skills needed, this is a great chance for yoga newcomers to try their hand at the activity. All are welcome to participate, especially those 60 and older! The class runs from 11 a.m. to noon. RSVP by contacting Stephanie Walls at 215-320-0351 or [email protected]. 345 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd.
Sunday, May 18
Philadelphia Israel Bonds Health Professions Tribute Brunch
This annual event is a tribute brunch that honors the many health professionals that serve the Philadelphia area. Join Israel Bonds, also called the Development Corporation for Israel, from 10 a.m. to noon. More info on the event can be found at israelbonds.com. 1511 Walnut St., Suite 301, Philadelphia.
Sunday, May 18
Spring Open House at Camp Galil
The Camp Galil community is coming together for a wonderful day of family activities that includes food, friends and a tour of the camp’s facilities. The spring open house gives you a chance to meet other campers as well as counselors, and runs from noon to 3 p.m. More information is available at campgalil.org. 146 Red Hill Road, Ottsville.
Sunday, May 18
Asian Jewish Dual Heritage Month Festival at the Weitzman Museum
May is both Asian-Pacific American Heritage and Jewish American Heritage Month, and the American Jewish Committee and the Weitzman are bringing both communities together for a timely celebration. The event is the third annual joint celebration, and it runs from 1:30 to 5 p.m. More information is available at theweitzman.org. 101 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia.
Tuesday, May 20
Barrack Board of Directors Meeting
The Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy Board of Directors is coming together for its annual meeting on the state of the school and its immediate and long-term future. The discussion runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Go to jbha.org for more information. 272 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr.
Wednesday, May 21
Pressed Flower Workshop
Using flowers that were forged and pressed by Doylestown artist Nancy W. Taylor, participants will learn how to arrange, adhere and frame their own displays of pressed flowers. The class is open to those age 15 and up and runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Go to jewishdoylestown.com to learn more. 300 E. Swamp Road, Doylestown.
