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The Little Shul by the River

Welcome to Kehilar HaNahar or, as we are warmly regarded, “the Little Shul by the River”! We are a vibrant, warm, and strong Jewish community davening, celebrating, growing, and learning together in the heart of New Hope, Pennsylvania.

We are an egalitarian, Reconstructionist congregation, welcoming of everyone. Since Kehilat Hanahar was founded, we have grown to offer numerous activities and programming for adult learning, youth learning, spiritual life, and community involvement.

Rabbi Janine Jankovitz leads our little shul with excellence as she engages community members of all backgrounds and ages. She offers her vibrant energy, intellectual and open mind, and deeply connected spirit to Judaism and Torah. Her commitment to building our tradition of providing a welcoming, diverse, and innovative Reconstructionist community is a gift to our Bucks County community and beyond. Her expertise in building a strong educational program for children provides great value to our youngest members and their families.

Upcoming Events

SundaySun, 27 AprApril, 2025

 

 

Bagel U - Ghosts of a Holy War

Sunday, Apr 27th 11:00a to 12:30pKHN Member Mark Feffer will lead a Zoom discussion of Yardena Schwatz's book "Ghosts of a Holy War"

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SundaySun, 4 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Bagel U - Song Circle with Aly Halpert

Sunday, May 4th 12:30p to 1:45pJewish musician Aly Halpert will lead us in song and show us how the power of music can expand our sense of possibility and connect us to one another.

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WednesdayWed, 14 MayMay, 2025

 

 

How WWII Changed a Jewish Generation

Wednesday, May 14th 6:30p to 7:30pA talk about how military service transformed a generation as over half a million Jews served in the American armed forces during the war.

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SundaySun, 4 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Sing-a-Long with Aly Halpert

Sunday, May 4th 10:45a to 12:00pJewish musician Aly Halpert will lead song circles with our tots and shul school students, singing both traditional Jewish songs and new ones the kids will delight in. There will be lots of movement and dance, with parents welcome to join in the fun.

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