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Welcome to Congregation Keneseth Israel


The Gala Needs You!

Unable to attend our biggest social gathering of the year?

Not to worry, you can still participate while raising much needed funds for the synagogue.
 

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We Hope to get 100% participation. Thank YOU!

 


 

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.

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Tikkun Olam

Tikkun Olam is the breath of life at Keneseth Israel. Whether you’re driven to feed, clothe and comfort, or to further the cause of justice in our community and the world, 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.

KI is a URJ Brit Olam Congregation

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Learning

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.

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Upcoming Events

Stay connected with Keneseth Israel as we transform the way people experience Jewish life.

FridayFri, 4 JulJuly, 2025

 
 
OFFICE CLOSED

Friday, Jul 4th 12:00a

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FridayFri, 4 JulJuly, 2025
SundaySun, 17 AugAugust, 2025

 
 
Lehigh Valley Pride

Sunday, Aug 17th 2:00p to 7:00p

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SundaySun, 24 AugAugust, 2025

 
 
Colleyville Movie Screening

Sunday, Aug 24th 6:00p to 10:00p

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FridayFri, 29 AugAugust, 2025

 
 
Rabbi's Sermon Talk Back

Friday, Aug 29th 9:00p to 10:00p

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SundaySun, 31 AugAugust, 2025

 
 
Welcome back BBQ

Sunday, Aug 31st 5:00p to 9:00p

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MondayMon, 1 SepSeptember, 2025
SaturdaySat, 13 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
Emma Smartschen B'mitzvah

Shabbat, Sep 13th 10:30a to 4:30p

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SundaySun, 14 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
Phyllis Ringel Memorial Lecture

Sunday, Sep 14th 10:00a to 12:00p

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Gala 2025 Annual Meeting  Jews and the Lehigh Valley Textile Industry Meals on Wheels

Gala 2025

 

 

 

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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