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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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08 October 2026
Lunch and Learn
12:00 pm
Torah and togetherness at noon with Rabbi Shoshanah Thursday at noon. Bring your lunch to KI, feed your soul Zoom available Through office
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09 October 2026
Shabbat Friends
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Date: Every 2nd Friday of the month Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Do you come to services alone and feel awkward? Once a month, join an enthusiastic group for dinner in the multi-purpose room for a pre Shabbat gathering before the service - and then you'll have folks to sit with as...
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09 October 2026
Erev Shabbat Service
7:30 pm
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10 October 2026
Torah Study: Making Meaning
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Join Rabbi Shoshanah Tornberg and our vivacious group every Saturday morning at 9:30 am as together, we make meaning of the weekly Torah portion and more. The coffee is fresh and the conversation is lively.
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10 October 2026
Find Your Inner Scribe
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Date: October 10, 2026 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Register by October 7 Facilitated by congregant and National Writing Fellow Audrey Nolte, participants will explore and ignite their ability to create prayers, poetry, essays, letters, and more. Come with an open mind for a meaningful and inspiring morning. Ages 10+  ...
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15 October 2026
Lunch and Learn
12:00 pm
Torah and togetherness at noon with Rabbi Shoshanah Thursday at noon. Bring your lunch to KI, feed your soul Zoom available Through office
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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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