Exterior of the Weitzman Museum. Photo credit: Barry Halkin/Halkin Photography
Saturday, November 22
Philadelphia Jewish Film + Media Festival
Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media is holding its 45th annual film festival celebrating Jewish storytelling. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more at phillyjfm.org.
Sunday, November 23
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Or Hadash & the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Greater Philadelphia Chapter are having an event where survivors of suicide loss can come together to find connection in their shared experience. The event will run from 1 to 5 p.m. Learn more at https://fort-washington-pennsylvania.isosld.afsp.org/.
Monday, November 24
Discover the Story of Bukharian Jews / Jews from Central Asia
The Free Library of Philadelphia is hosting an event where attendees can learn about the history Bukharian Jews with a film screening and guided tours. The event will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Learn more at https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/159212.
Tuesday, November 25
How Happiness Thinks
Lubavitch of Yardley is hosting a six-session course about happiness and its roots in knowledge, self-awareness, and strength. Event runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Learn more at https://www.jewishyardley.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7055002/jewish/JLI-How-Happiness-Thinks.html.
Sunday, November 30
Chanukah Market at The Weitzman
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is hosting a Chanukah market with items from vendors and more as part of their winter season programming. Event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more at https://theweitzman.org/events/hanukkah-market-at-the-weitzman/.
Tuesday, December 2
Jewish Relief Agency 25th Anniversary Gala
The Jewish Relief Agency is hosting their quarter century anniversary gala which serves as the organization’s annual fundraiser. Event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Learn more by contacting [email protected].
Wednesday, December 3
The Algorithm of Hate
The Glazier Jewish Center is showcasing a lecture by Joel Finklestein on how online hate and antisemitism spreads. Event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Learn more at https://www.jewishcenter.info/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/4469102/jewish/Antisemitism-and-the-Algorithm-of-Hate.html.
Saturday, December 5
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with NFL Journalist & Author Jori Epstein
Tifereth Bet Israel is bringing in Jewish NFL journalist and author Jori Epstein for a weekend scholar-in-residence program about her work and journalism through a Jewish lens. Event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more at https://www.tbibluebell.org/scholar-in-residence.html.