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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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12 September 2026
Rosh Hashanah Family Service
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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12 September 2026
Rosh Hashanah
10:30 am
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13 September 2026
2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Hike
10:30 am
Sunday, Sept 13 at 10:30am Join Rabbi Tornberg as we bring in 5787 in the great outdoors. A little walking, praying, the shofar, apples and honey. Proper hiking shoes are recommended. registration is required. The exact location will be forwarded a day or two prior to the hike. Please ensure...
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19 September 2026
Sound Meditation with Moe Jerant
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Date: September 19, 2026 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Register by September 16 Prepare your hearts and minds for the High Holy Days by experiencing the serenity of the sounds of gongs and crystal singing bowls washing over you during our first Shabbat Out of the Box program of the new...
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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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