Kehilat HaNahar

Kehilat HaNahar Our Shul was created to provide Jews in our area with a permanent home where they can practice Reconstructionist Judaism in a diverse, welcoming congregation.

Kehilat HaNahar, the Little Shul by the River, was created to provide Jews in the greater New Hope - Lambertville area with a permanent home where they can practice the principles of Judaism consistent with the Reconstructionist concept. We are a congregation that strives for diversity, inclusiveness, and participation. We are led by Rabbi Diana Miller and Education Director Stacey Frank

We are c

ommitted to...
Practicing Judaism in a manner that is relevant to Jewish Americans living in the Delaware Valley. Building a multigenerational and diverse Jewish community
Creating in our synagogue and the surrounding Jewish community a means for affirming the ideals of our tradition in worship and in deed. Instructing young and old in our history and torah. Kehilat HaHahar is a full service synagogue offering a wide range of programs and activities. Please join us at our:
Friday evening shabbat services
Monthly family service
Holiday festival services
Complete shul school
Continuing education
Parent/tot program
Community outreach

It was a magical musical Sunday at KHN as we gathered in song circles led by the talented Aly Halpert, a Jewish musician...
04/13/2026

It was a magical musical Sunday at KHN as we gathered in song circles led by the talented Aly Halpert, a Jewish musician, educator, and activist. Aly's songs build community, expand our sense of possibility, and create hope for our world.

From circles for our youngest tots and kids, to older kids, to adults, we blended our voices in song and hope.

To learn more about Aly, visit AlyHalpert.com.

To learn more about Kehilat HaNahar, visit KehilatHaNahar.org.

Getting ready for Passover! Yesterday, KHN hosted a fun community gathering for tots and little kids at the Lambertville...
04/01/2026

Getting ready for Passover! Yesterday, KHN hosted a fun community gathering for tots and little kids at the Lambertville Library.

We tasted matzah and special matzah balls made by our own Morah Anita. Then it was story time with Rabbi Janine (did you ever hear of an alligator seder?!), followed by craft and playtime with new friends.

Learn more about KHN at KehilatHaNahar.org. For info on the KHN Shul School and tots program, contact Anita at [email protected].

Join us today (Tuesday) and get ready for Passover!
03/31/2026

Join us today (Tuesday) and get ready for Passover!

Get ready for Passover and join KHN at Lambertville Library on March 31 from 4-5:15 pm! Great for pre-K and elementary kids! Pre-register, please, so we know to expect you!

Learn more about KHN at KehilatHaNahar.org.

In Hebrew, the word "Kehilat" means community or congregation. Our kehilat comes together in many ways. Today, a group ...
03/29/2026

In Hebrew, the word "Kehilat" means community or congregation. Our kehilat comes together in many ways. Today, a group of our community participated in our pre-Passover grounds cleanup. Todah rabah (thank you so much!) to our volunteers who came with their tools and hearts to beautify our shul.

To learn more about KHN, visit KehilatHaNahar.org or contact [email protected].

Get ready for Passover and join KHN at Lambertville Library on March 31 from 4-5:15 pm! Great for pre-K and elementary k...
03/26/2026

Get ready for Passover and join KHN at Lambertville Library on March 31 from 4-5:15 pm! Great for pre-K and elementary kids! Pre-register, please, so we know to expect you!

Learn more about KHN at KehilatHaNahar.org.

We kept warm this weekend at Shul School! We gathered in the sanctuary for morning blessings and Rabbi Janine taught us ...
02/09/2026

We kept warm this weekend at Shul School!

We gathered in the sanctuary for morning blessings and Rabbi Janine taught us about our Jewish ancesters and answered great questions from our KHN kids!

Morah Staci showed us videos of the story of Joseph followed by more great questions and answers!

Then we got to create our own (edible!) coat of many colors (yum!).

Our older kids got some special time with the Rabbi while the younger ones got to learn hebrew letters with games and activities with Morah Staci.

We had a very special guest teacher this session with our own Moreh Andy who taught us about the Torah. Shul School kids learned how to “dress” the torah, why the Torah is so special, and how to recognize hebrew words (without vowels!).

Learn more about Shul School and KHN by visiting KehilatHaNahar.org. For Shul School questions, email Anita at [email protected].

At Shul School, we learned the Jewish value of "tikun olam" and how we each can make the world a better place.We were re...
01/19/2026

At Shul School, we learned the Jewish value of "tikun olam" and how we each can make the world a better place.

We were reminded, as we are today, of the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and about service and tzedakah.

Shul School kids learned about the work and impact of neighboring community organizations. They then made beautiful placements for the Community Meal program in Lambertville and prepared hundreds of snack bags for the Norwescap Backpack Program.

Learn more about Shul School and KHN by visiting KehilatHaNahar.org. For Schul School questions, email Anita at [email protected]

Join us tonight (Sunday) at 5:30 pm as KHN joins the New Hope Chamber Visit New Hope for the menorah lighting as we cele...
12/21/2025

Join us tonight (Sunday) at 5:30 pm as KHN joins the New Hope Chamber Visit New Hope for the menorah lighting as we celebrate the eighth and final night of Hanukkah! New Hope Visitors Center at 1 Mechanic Street.

Tonight is both Shabbat and Hanukkah! Shabbat is a weekly reminder that joy is an integral part of a spiritual life. As ...
12/20/2025

Tonight is both Shabbat and Hanukkah! Shabbat is a weekly reminder that joy is an integral part of a spiritual life. As we light both the Hanukkah and Shabbat candles, may the candles spark inspiration for bringing more joy into your home.

Tonight, before Shabbat services, we gathered to light our menorahs together, share a Hanukkah meal, and be grateful for our KHN community.

Learn more about KHN by visiting www.KehilatHaNahar.org or contact [email protected].

We gather together for the 6th night of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, on Friday evening, Dec. 19, at 5:45 pm.At 6:00...
12/17/2025

We gather together for the 6th night of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, on Friday evening, Dec. 19, at 5:45 pm.

At 6:00 pm, we will light our menorahs together and share a potluck vegetarian dinner and latkes!

Shabbat services, followed by oneg dessert, will begin at 7:00 pm.

Please join us!

RSVP is required. Please register ASAP:
kehilathanahar.org/form/2025hanukkahpotluck.html

Tonight's Hanukkah reflections were shared among members of the KHN community who gathered virtually for Rabbi Janine's ...
12/17/2025

Tonight's Hanukkah reflections were shared among members of the KHN community who gathered virtually for Rabbi Janine's weekly "Behaving Like a Jew" session.

Rabbi Janine discussed the holiday story and the significance of the rededication of the Temple and the reestablishment of our form of worship.

We sang the blessings and lit our menorahs together from our homes, bringing our community lights into a dark world, and shared special memories and the meaning of our individual hanukkiahs.

Rabbi's weekly "Behaving Like a Jew" session is held on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:00 pm. For information about this weekly session or KHN, contact Rabbi Janine Jankovitz at [email protected].

Address

New Hope, PA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+12158621912

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Kehilat HaNahar posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category