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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000
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SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah Family Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/rosh-hashanah-family-service/
CATEGORIES:Events,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260810T230317Z
CREATED:20260810T230251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T230317Z
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SUMMARY:Erev Rosh Hashanah
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/erev-rosh-hashanah/
CATEGORIES:Events,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260827T165049Z
CREATED:20260827T164934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T165049Z
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SUMMARY:Brit Olam Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/brit-olam-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Congregant Calendar,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T193000
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CREATED:20260827T164805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T164805Z
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SUMMARY:House Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/house-committee/
CATEGORIES:Congregant Calendar,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260908T203000
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SUMMARY:Jewish Holiday Series 9/8
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered about the meaning behind Jewish holidays—their stories\, symbols\, and timeless traditions? Whether you are Jewish\, part of an interfaith family\, or simply curious about the beauty and wisdom within Judaism\, you’re invited to join us for “Curious About the Jewish Holidays? Let’s Explore Them Together\,” a year-long series of interactive workshops designed to bring the Jewish calendar to life. \nFunded by a generous grant from the National Center to Encourage Judaism\, this program offers a welcoming space to learn\, ask questions\, and experience the richness of Jewish culture\, customs and community. Each session focuses on one or more holidays\, blending conversation\, hands-on activities\, and a sampling of traditional foods. \nEvery workshop is led by an engaging facilitator who will guide participants through the themes\, rituals\, and modern meaning of the holidays. \n\nHigh Holidays & Shabbat – Reflect on renewal\, forgiveness\, and the rhythm of sacred rest.\nSukkot & Shavuot – Discover the connection between harvest\, gratitude\, and the giving of the Torah.\nChanukkah – Learn the story of light\, resilience\, and rededication that continues to inspire.\nPurim – Celebrate courage and hidden miracles through storytelling and festive traditions.\nPassover – Experience freedom’s journey with symbols\, tastes\, and timeless lessons.\n\nThis series is open to the public—perfect for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Judaism or explore the meaning behind holidays often seen on the calendar but not always understood. Couples\, families\, and individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcome. \nCome for one session or the entire series\, and discover how Jewish holidays connect deeply to universal values—gratitude\, freedom\, justice\, and joy.
URL:https://kilv.org/event/jewish-holiday-series/
CATEGORIES:Class,Congregant Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260824T163417Z
CREATED:20260812T000900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T163417Z
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SUMMARY:OFFICE CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/office-closed/
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Congregant Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T203000
DTSTAMP:20260811T225754Z
CREATED:20260811T224956Z
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SUMMARY:Community-Wide Selichot Services
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED BY THE LEHIGH VALLEY JEWISH CLERGY GROUP\nONCE A PARATROOPER: The Story of a Lone Soldier in the Gaza War WITH IRA KOHLER \nIra Kohler longed to serve his people as a Lone Soldier in the IDF. At the age of twenty-one\, he left his family in New York\, moved to Israel\, and enlisted in the 890th Battalion of the Paratrooper Brigade. But nothing could have prepared Ira for what was going to happen on October 7th to himself\, his friends\, and his community in Israel and back home in America… \n• Havdalah followed by a dessert reception \n• Ira Kohler will present his story\, the ethics of serving in war\, and the connection to the High Holidays \n• Selichot services \nRegistration Required\nTo Register\, visit bethelallentown.org/event/selichot-community-wide-event.html \n\nMade possible through the generous support the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley and the Lehigh Valley Jewish Clergy Group.
URL:https://kilv.org/event/community-wide-selichot-services/
LOCATION:TEMPLE BETH EL\, 1305 Springhouse Road\, Allentown\, PA\, 18104
CATEGORIES:Events,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T154410Z
CREATED:20260814T154320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154410Z
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SUMMARY:Torah Study: Making Meaning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/torah-study-making-meaning-3/
CATEGORIES:Congregant Calendar,Events,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260828T180049Z
CREATED:20260814T155057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T180049Z
UID:2354-1788546600-1788552000@kilv.org
SUMMARY:Erev Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/erev-shabbat-service-4/
CATEGORIES:Congregant Calendar,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260728T025112Z
CREATED:20260720T183418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T025112Z
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SUMMARY:Lehigh Valley Pride
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed! \nCongregation Keneseth Israel is looking for folks who will help with set-up\, take shifts at our table\, and tear down\, as we again partner with the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center for the annual Lehigh Valley Pride event at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. \nSunday\, August 30\, 1:00pm to 7:00pm \nrain or shine \nThe festival features live entertainment\, vendors\, including K.I.\, community resources\, and more. \nTo volunteer please email \nRachel Cubellis at rachel.cubellis@gmail.com \nor \nNancy Silver at nsilver926@gmail.com
URL:https://kilv.org/event/lehigh-valley-pride/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260829T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260829T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T022839Z
CREATED:20260720T223128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T022839Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome Back BBQ
DESCRIPTION:FROZEN ORGANIC BANANA WHIP!\nSUNDAE TRUCK!\nHAVDALAH\nBOUNCE HOUSE! \nCOME SEE THE KITCHEN UPGRADES \nFood. Fun. Community \nRegister by August 23 below: \n\n 
URL:https://kilv.org/event/welcome-back-bbq/
CATEGORIES:Dining,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T154219Z
CREATED:20260814T154215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154219Z
UID:2346-1787995800-1788001200@kilv.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study: Making Meaning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/torah-study-making-meaning-2/
CATEGORIES:Congregant Calendar,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T000827Z
CREATED:20260812T000827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T000827Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/pride-shabbat/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260820T230510Z
CREATED:20260820T225953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T230510Z
UID:3113-1787769000-1787778000@kilv.org
SUMMARY:Brotherhood Baseball game: Iron Pigs V Mets
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/brotherhood-baseball-game-iron-pigs-v-mets/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T154206Z
CREATED:20260814T154201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154206Z
UID:2348-1787391000-1787396400@kilv.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study: Making Meaning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/torah-study-making-meaning/
CATEGORIES:Congregant Calendar,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260814T155024Z
CREATED:20260814T155020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T155024Z
UID:2358-1787340600-1787340600@kilv.org
SUMMARY:Erev Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/erev-shabbat-service-2/
CATEGORIES:Congregant Calendar,Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T000738Z
CREATED:20260812T000738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T000738Z
UID:1960-1787166000-1787173200@kilv.org
SUMMARY:Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/board-of-trustees-monthly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Congregant Calendar,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T200000
DTSTAMP:20260812T002334Z
CREATED:20260812T000425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T002334Z
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SUMMARY:Security Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/security-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Congregant Calendar,Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T154032Z
CREATED:20260814T153923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154032Z
UID:2343-1786786200-1786791600@kilv.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study: Making Meaning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/torah-study-makinig-meaning/
CATEGORIES:Congregant Calendar,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T193000
DTSTAMP:20260814T154902Z
CREATED:20260814T154857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154902Z
UID:2352-1786735800-1786735800@kilv.org
SUMMARY:Erev Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kilv.org/event/erev-shabbat-service/
CATEGORIES:Congregant Calendar,Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260810T225804Z
CREATED:20260720T221630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T225804Z
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SUMMARY:Shivah Prayer Team
DESCRIPTION:JOIN KI’S SHIVAH WORSHIP TEAM!\nPlease enter through the 23rd Street entrance. RSVP/Registration Required \nRabbi Shoshanah will lead a training session to prepare volunteers to lead evening shivah services for KI families during times of mourning. \nThis training is open to all experience levels. Some participants may benefit from attending more than one session\, depending on their familiarity with the basic prayers\, but everyone is welcome. \nThose who complete the training will have the opportunity to serve KI members throughout the year by leading shivah services. \n(Please register no later than two weeks before the event) \nQUESTIONS?\nContact Rabbi Shoshanah:  Stornberg@kilv.org
URL:https://kilv.org/event/shivah-prayer-team/
LOCATION:KI Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Class,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260802T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260826T014815Z
CREATED:20260720T222037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T014815Z
UID:1406-1785657600-1786294800@kilv.org
SUMMARY:Family Promise
DESCRIPTION:Congregation Keneseth Israel is hosting families overnight the week of August 2. We need volunteers to stay overnight\, create meals and other mitzvah opportunities. For more information or to volunteer\, email Rachel Cubellis or Nancy Silver. \nWant to know more about Family Promise of Lehigh Valley – Click Here
URL:https://kilv.org/event/family-promise/
CATEGORIES:Community,Congregant Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260720T084905Z
CREATED:20260720T083102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T084905Z
UID:1336-1784833200-1784840400@kilv.org
SUMMARY:Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
DESCRIPTION:Documentary film followed by Panel and Audience Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‘Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History’\nEpisode 3 (53 minutes) \nDate: Thursday\, July 23\, 2026 7:00 PM\nWhere: Congregation Keneseth Israel – 2227 W. Chew Street\, Allentown 18104 \n  \n‘Why Build Bridges Across Difference?’\nBlack and Jewish America: An Interwoven History is a four-part series from acclaimed scholar Henry Louis Gates\, Jr.\, exploring the rich and complex relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans throughout our nation’s history. It is a kinship defined by powerful moments of solidarity and painful episodes of division. Drawn together by racism and antisemitism\, these communities forged cultural bonds\, especially during the civil rights era. The series explores both the challenges and the enduring promise of that alliance. We will be watching episode 3 only. \nPanel and audience discussion facilitated by Robin Riley-Casey\, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Community Belonging at Muhlenberg College and Dan Poresky\, host of the JCC Jewish Film Nights program. \nSponsored by Brit Olam and Lifelong Learning Committees of Keneseth Israel \nPlease RSVP: jthomases@yahoo.com 484-358-1200 \nPlan to arrive at 6:45 so we can start on time. \nREGISTER HERE!\n  \n 
URL:https://kilv.org/event/black-and-jewish-america-an-interwoven-history/
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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