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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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17 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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20 October 2026
Exploring Judaism 10/20
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Introducing Exploring Judaism: A New Educational Experience We are excited to announce Exploring Judaism, a new educational offering that brings together the most meaningful and engaging elements of our popular Taste of Judaism and Introduction to Judaism programs. Designed around the questions and topics that those exploring Judaism most want to understand, Exploring Judaism offers an engaging...
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22 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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23 October 2026
Erev Shabbat Service
7:30 pm
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24 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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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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