Chester County is a vibrant community, rich with Jewish resources for you and your family.
Chester County, founded in 1682 by William Penn, was one of the first three original counties in Pennsylvania. It consistently ranks among the top places to live, work, and raise a family, due to its fine cultural attractions, history, educational opportunities, well-known teaching hospitals, and diverse employment choices. The Chester County Kehillah is an active force in maintaining a strong Jewish community for people who have migrated from metropolitan Philadelphia and for those who have relocated from other communities.
ABOUT Chester COUNTY KEHILLAH
According to the Jewish Federation’s 2019 population study, approximately 6% of the Jewish households that comprise the Greater Philadelphia area live in Chester County. Jewish life in Chester County is vibrant – the county’s eight congregations represent a diversity of denominations, along with a variety of Jewish organizations, collaborative educational experiences, service opportunities, and other resources. Popular Jewish community programs offered by the Kehillah of Chester County include its annual Summer Shorts Film Festival and musical performances by the Tzofim Friendship Caravan.
For more information about the Chester County Kehillah’s Jewish community programs as well as Jewish life in general in Chester County, contact Shelley Rappaport, Director, Kehillah of Chester County at 484.582.0210 or chestercounty@jewishphilly.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Film Screening of Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Wednesday, May 24 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Chester County History Center
Join Chester County Kehillah for a private film screening of “Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen” to hear an engaging and informal portrait that catches the imaginative energies of a youthful Leonard Cohen as a quicksilver poet, novelist and songwriter. All participants are welcome to join a facilitated discussion led by Dr. Emilie Passow following the film.
Seating is limited; advance registration is required by Monday, May 22. To register, click here.