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The Little Shul by the River

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.

Upcoming Events

ThursdayThu, 6 NovNovember, 2025

 

 

Torah Study

Thursday, Nov 6th 12:00p to 1:00pRabbi Janine leads in person and on Zoom unless otherwise noted. Contact Rabbi Janine Rabbi@Kehilathanahar.org for more information. Please watch our E-Bulletin and check this calendar for cancellations.

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FridayFri, 7 NovNovember, 2025

 

 

Kabbalat Shabbat

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

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ThursdayThu, 13 NovNovember, 2025

 

 

Torah Study

Thursday, Nov 13th 12:00p to 1:00pRabbi Janine leads in person and on Zoom unless otherwise noted. Contact Rabbi Janine Rabbi@Kehilathanahar.org for more information. Please watch our E-Bulletin and check this calendar for cancellations.

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FridayFri, 14 NovNovember, 2025

 

 

Kabbalat Shabbat- Gratitude Shabbat

Friday, Nov 14th 6:00p to 9:00pOur regular Kabbalat Shabbat where we honor our Life & Legacy donors

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ThursdayThu, 20 NovNovember, 2025

 

 

Torah Study

Thursday, Nov 20th 12:00p to 1:00pRabbi Janine leads in person and on Zoom unless otherwise noted. Contact Rabbi Janine Rabbi@Kehilathanahar.org for more information. Please watch our E-Bulletin and check this calendar for cancellations.

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MondayMon, 10 NovNovember, 2025

 

 

Essentials of Chi Kung

Monday, Nov 10th 10:30a to 11:30aTalia Delone will teach this four section class, guiding in the movements that will help with health and longevity.

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SundaySun, 16 NovNovember, 2025

 

 

Bagel U: NNF

Sunday, Nov 16th 12:30p to 2:00pNNF co-founders Rebecca Goldstone and Michael Stern speak about their organization's work for sustainability in Uganda and support their work by purchasing Ugandan arts/crafts/jewelery.

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SundaySun, 23 NovNovember, 2025

 

 

The Teachings of Hannah Arendt: Learning from History

Sunday, Nov 23rd 11:00a to 12:00p

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SundaySun, 7 DecDecember, 2025

 

 

Bagel U: Diarnia

Sunday, Dec 7th 11:00a to 12:00pLearn about Diarnia, a scholarly effort to bring the history of everywhere Jews have lived to light -- preserved in an online record for all.

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SundaySun, 9 NovNovember, 2025

 

 

Cordus Mundi concert

Sunday, Nov 9th 3:00a to 5:00pBucks County-based a cappella group Cordus Mundi opens its 20th Anniversary season with “Now & Then"

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SundaySun, 14 DecDecember, 2025

 

 

KHN Hanukkah for Tots & Kids

Sunday, Dec 14th 5:30p to 6:30pOur Hanukkah celebration for those under Shul School age

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SundaySun, 21 DecDecember, 2025

 

 

New Hope Hanukkah Candle LIghting

Sunday, Dec 21st 6:00p to 7:00pKHN leads the New Hope Hanukkah Candle Lighting

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SundaySun, 9 NovNovember, 2025

 

 

Cordus Mundi concert

Sunday, Nov 9th 3:00a to 5:00pBucks County-based a cappella group Cordus Mundi opens its 20th Anniversary season with “Now & Then"

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