Welcome To Congregation Keneseth Israel
Conversations that matter
Worship
Worship at Keneseth Israel is joyful and spiritual, a respite from the everyday. Whether you are seeking solace, looking for prayer within community or searching for new ways of expressing Judaism, our beautiful sanctuary is there. Come discover how you can feel closer to God, community and the greater spiritual life around us.
Social Action
Tikkun Olam is the breath of life at Keneseth Israel. Whether your want to repair the world, help one family, support struggling students, if you want to feed the hungry and clothe the naked, you will find ways that KI can support the work of your hands and heart. Come learn about what we are doing in Allentown, the Lehigh Valley and the world.
Learn
Keneseth Israel does not believe that learning is reserved for the young alone. We have a thriving, innovative Religious School, but equally important, we offer a range of classes,study sessions, lectures and cultural activities that meet the needs of our adults. Ranging from Torah to Social Justice, music, arts and film to the study of Mussar and current topics, KI can help expand the minds of all who wish to participate.
️Upcoming Events
Stay connected with Keneseth Israel as we transform the way people experience Jewish life.
Irena’s Vow: A Reading
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 22nd 7:00p
Purim at KI!
Monday, Mar 9th 7:00p to 9:00p
Brunch & Lecture: Changes in PA Voting
Sunday, Mar 15th 9:30a to 11:30a
Dinner and a Movie: Deli Man
Shabbat, Mar 21st 6:00p to 10:00p
Women of KI Creative Shabbat Service
Friday, Mar 27th 7:30p to 9:00p
Word Mavens
Shabbat, Mar 28th 5:30p to 10:00p
Super Shabbat Seder
Shabbat, Apr 11th 5:45p to 8:00p
Women of KI Donor Brunch
Sunday, Apr 19th 9:30a to 11:30a
Book Discussion: Postville
Sunday, Apr 26th 10:00a to 12:00p
Scholar In Residence Rabbi Ellen Bernstein
Friday, May 1st 7:00p to 9:00p
Irena’s Vow / 7th grade and up
Sunday, Feb 23rd 9:00a to 12:00p
6th grade reads Torah
Friday, Mar 6th (All day)
Purim carnival at JCC
Sunday, Mar 8th 1:00p to 3:00p
Purim celebration
Monday, Mar 9th 7:00p to 10:00p
Parents’ Night Out
Shabbat, Mar 14th 6:00p to 10:00p
Israel Emissary visits 9th-10th grades
Sunday, Mar 22nd (All day)
4th grade reads Torah
Friday, Apr 3rd (All day)
Model seder
Sunday, Apr 5th (All day)
No religious school
Sunday, Apr 12th (All day)
Parents Night Out
Shabbat, Apr 18th 6:00p to 10:00p
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