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Welcome to Kehilat HaNahar

The Little Shul by the River

Worship

We aspire to have everyone engaged during our prayer services, which are filled with memorable melodies and insightful readings.
 

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Get Involved

Our community and people are at the heart of who we are. KHN offers something for everyone, from education programs to social groups and more.

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Learn

KHN offers inspiring learning opportunities for students of all ages, from our Shul School to engaging Adult Education programs, such as Bagel U and more.

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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.

Giving to Kehilar HaNahar

As a membership organization, we rely on our donors’ generous support to engage our community through Jewish spirituality, culture, and learning. 

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Or you can leave a lasting legacy to KHN in a variety of ways through the Life & Legacy Program.

Upcoming Events

FridayFri, 23 JanJanuary, 2026

 
 
Kabbalat Shabbat

Friday, Jan 23rd 7:00p to 8:30pFriday night Shabbat Service

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FridayFri, 30 JanJanuary, 2026

 
 
Kabbalat Shabbat

Friday, Jan 30th 7:00p to 8:30pFriday night Shabbat Service

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FridayFri, 6 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Kabbalat Shabbat

Friday, Feb 6th 7:00p to 8:30pFriday night Shabbat Service

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FridayFri, 13 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Kabbalat Shabbat

Friday, Feb 13th 7:00p to 8:30pFriday night Shabbat Service

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FridayFri, 20 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Kabbalat Shabbat

Friday, Feb 20th 7:00p to 8:30pFriday night Shabbat Service

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SundaySun, 25 JanJanuary, 2026

 
 
The Teachings of Hannah Arendt: Learning from History

Sunday, Jan 25th 11:00a to 12:00pJoin Rabbi Janine Jankovitz and KHN congregant Louise Levy for a discussion on Hannah Arendt, one of the most influential political writers of the twentieth century. We will discuss Arendt’s work and how her experiences and insight as a political prisoner and refugee during World War II can help us make sense of things today.

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SundaySun, 8 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Dr Steven Pastor- a conversation with Rabbi Janine

Sunday, Feb 8th 1:00p to 2:30pFrom Data to Discovery: How we use computers and data to understand biology. Rabbi Janine will interview her husband, Dr. Steven Pastor about his work in researching the mechanisms behind pediatric rare diseases and cancers.

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Fri, January 23 2026 5 Sh'vat 5786