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Welcome to Congregation Keneseth Israel

Worship at KI

Worship at KI

Worship at Congregation Keneseth Israel (KI) is a vibrant and joyous experience. We welcome all who come through our doors. KI takes pride in an egalitarian Reform worship service designed to inspire, energize, and provide time for a sense of community in a contemplative environment and place to share. Come discover how you can feel closer to God, community, and the greater spiritual life around us.
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Keneseth Israel offers so many events to enhance your experience. Our committees and groups really do an excellent job at creating fun-filled activities for you and your family. They range from a variety of Shabbat worship experiences, BBQs, blood drives, baseball outings, charity runs, Purim Shpiels, arts and crafts, sing for your supper, women’s Seder, Family Promise, educational lectures, challah and latke making, musical programs, Annual Gala, Shabbat yoga, Scholar in Residence, panel discussions, Sukkah activities, PrideFest, and additional off-site events. Please look below and join us in what’s coming up next!
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Learning at KI

Learning at KI

KI offers a wide range of learning opportunities; such as Torah study with the Rabbi, Jewish education, Religious school for youth and adults, B’mitzvah preparation, conversion classes, and various educational programs. We provide innovative lectures, cultural activities, musical performances, film presentations with discussion, art interpretations, and much more. If you are searching for a spirited close-knit experience, KI tries very hard to offer a wide variety of ways to connect.
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23 July 2026
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Documentary film followed by Panel and Audience Discussion ‘Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History’ Episode 3 (53 minutes) Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 7:00 PM Where: Congregation Keneseth Israel – 2227 W. Chew Street, Allentown 18104   ‘Why Build Bridges Across Difference?’ Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History...
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02 August 2026
Family Promise
August 2 - August 9
Congregation Keneseth Israel is hosting families overnight the week of August 2. We need volunteers to stay overnight, create meals and other mitzvah opportunities. For more information or to volunteer, email Rachel Cubellis or Nancy Silver. Want to know more about Family Promise of Lehigh Valley - Click Here
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06 August 2026
Shivah Prayer Team
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
KI Sanctuary,
JOIN KI'S SHIVAH WORSHIP TEAM! Please enter through the 23rd Street entrance. RSVP/Registration Required Rabbi Shoshanah will lead a training session to prepare volunteers to lead evening shivah services for KI families during times of mourning. This training is open to all experience levels. Some participants may benefit from attending...
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29 August 2026
Welcome Back BBQ
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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30 August 2026
Lehigh Valley Pride
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
More Information Coming Soon.
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L'dor v'dor: A Celebration of Generations

Sing for Your Supper

Super Shabbat Seder 2026

Adult B. Mitzvah

Chai Fidelity at L'dor v'dor: A Celebration of Generations

Giving to Keneseth Israel

Since 1903, Keneseth Israel has been a vibrant and flourishing center of Jewish communal life in Allentown. Known for social action initiatives, beautiful music, learning opportunities for all ages and a warm, "haimish" atmosphere, KI is your place to be Jewish. You are not a number or a generic "family unit;" each person, each family is known and your membership is personal. Please consider making a donation so we can continue our mission well into the future. Thank you.
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