Shabbat Out of the Box – Congregation Keneseth Israel

Celebrating 8 Years of Shabbat Connections

Celebrating our 8th year of creative and interesting activities to inspire your Shabbat experience.

Registration is required (click on the event to register).
Locations vary.

Outdoor activities are weather permitting.

Everyone is welcome, so please feel free to bring your friends and family.

All events are free.

Registration is essential – no walk-ins will be permitted.

Find Your Inner Scribe

Date: October 10, 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Register by October 7

Facilitated by congregant and National Writing Fellow Audrey Nolte, participants will explore and ignite their ability to create prayers, poetry, essays, letters, and more. Come with an open mind for a meaningful and inspiring morning. Ages 10+

NO PROGRAM IN NOVEMBER

Card Making for our Community

Date: December 5, 2026
Time: 10:30 pm – 12:00 pm
Register by December 2

Help us continue a beloved Kl tradition! Last year, our handmade Chanukah cards and cookies brought smiles to more than 80 members of the Lehigh Valley Jewish community. Join Lynda Pollack & Ann Friedenheim for a morning of creativity, connection, and kindness as we make this year’s cards. Art supplies will be provided. Note: Women of Kl will be making cookies to include with the cards. We invite you to participate in this as well. Ages 7+

Art with Susan Hardy

Date: January 9, 2027
Time: 10:30 pm – 12:00 pm
Register by January 6

Back by popular demand. Join art teacher and artist Susan Hardy as she guides us through a creative art project designed to inspire imagination and connection. No artistic experience is required-just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure – we’ll provide everything else! Ages 7+

Baking with Martina

Date: February 20, 2027
Time: 10:30 pm – 12:00 pm
Register by February 15

Led by congregant and master baker Martina Obenski, explore a Purim tradition from the Moroccan Jewish community by learning to make Ojos de Haman, a sweet challah wrapped around a hard-boiled egg. This festive bread offers a delicious way to prepare for the holiday. Light lunch included. Limited to 10 participants, ages 18+.

Kids – Come Bake Hamantaschen!

Date: March 13, 2027
Time: 10:30 pm – 12:00 pm
Register by March 8

Celebrate Purim with a hands-on baking experience designed just for kids! Young chefs will shape, and fill their own hamantaschen while learning about one of the holiday’s sweetest traditions. Bring a rolling pin, cutting board, and container for your goodies. Limited to 10 children accompanied by an adult. Ages 7+.

B.Mitzvah Out of the Box!

Date: April 3, 2027
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Register by March 26

Join Gabby Kramaroff as she celebrates becoming a b. mitzvah with an “out of the box” project and presentation. Learn about the mitzvot that were part of Gabby’s year of preparation and participate in an on- site mitzvah project together in our Kl community. Ages 5+.

Israeli Dancing

Date: May 8, 2027
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Register by May 5

Celebrate the joy of Israeli dance with Rabbi Shoshanah! Learn traditional and contemporary dances in a welcoming, fun-filled atmosphere. Come move, laugh, and connect no experience or partner is needed. Ages 7+