Jewish Federation of Reading & Jewish Cultural Center of Reading

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!Jewish Federation of Reading celebrates the achievements of the workers who make our communities stronger. We are deeply grateful for your dedication and service. Wishing everyone a restful and meaningful holiday!

09/06/2026

Many people know that it’s customary to eat apples dipped in honey on Rosh Hashanah, but there are lots of other food-related customs for the Jewish New Year that you may not know about:

Many people know about the custom of eating apples dipped in honey on Rosh Hashanah, but there are many more food-related customs for the Jewish New Year.

09/04/2026

Jewish Federation of Reading mourns the loss of Gloria Steinem, an icon and trailblazer of the feminist movement. In addition to her lifelong work advancing equality — which she continued until the end — she embraced her Jewish heritage, joining Esther Broner, Bella Abzug, Letty Cottin Pogrebin, and the other "Seder Sisters" for decades at their groundbreaking women's seder. That connection to Jewish life ran in the family: her paternal grandmother, Pauline Steinem, was a suffragist and Jewish educator who worked to rescue relatives from N**i Germany in the 1930s. Her legacy will live on in the millions of people she inspired. May her memory be a blessing.

09/02/2026

Join Wed., Sept. 9 at 2pm ET as we speak with political analyst Haviv Rettig Gur about what's at stake in Israel's upcoming election. We’ll discuss who's running, what's changed, and what to watch for: https://ow.ly/HBFL30sYb5n

08/25/2026

The legendary Dolly Parton has died at 80. In addition to being a cultural and personal inspiration to millions, she was known for her generosity and philanthropy. Her Imagination Library Dolly Parton's Imagination Library mails free books to kids every month, and inspired PJ Library, which helped grow into a thriving national program delivering Jewish books to families for over 20 years. Thank you, Dolly, for inspiring generations of young readers. https://ow.ly/2Rnt30sYmAu

08/20/2026

While there are no major Jewish holidays during the month of Elul, it’s an important period of reflection and preparation for the High Holidays.

It may be the middle of summer on the Gregorian calendar right now, but on the Jewish calendar, we are approaching the end of the year. The month of Elul

08/16/2026

As Shabbat ends, we're confronted with news of yet another attack directed against the New York Jewish community – this time, during Friday night services at Central Synagogue. There is no place in New York for intimidation or violence directed at a Jewish community – or any community – gathered in prayer. Read our full statement here.

08/07/2026

After 32 years of dedication to Jewish Family Service, Sari Incledon is beginning the next chapter of her life.
We are incredibly grateful for her hard work, commitment, and many contributions to the Federation over the years. We wish her all the best and every happiness in her retirement!