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September 21, 2023

Jewish Federation Works to Secure Safety and Inclusion for Jewish Students

The Palestine Writes Literature Festival, scheduled for Sept. 22-24 on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus in Philadelphia, describes itself ...

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September 21, 2023

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Mitzvah Food Program selected as October’s ACME GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program beneficiary.

For the entire month of October, store leadership at ACME’s South Philadelphia location (1001 South Street) has selected the Jewish ...

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September 13, 2023

Jewish Community Activists Traveled to Harrisburg to Meet with State Leaders and Put Words into Action

On September 12, over 65 Leaders from the Jewish community traveled to the State Capitol in Harrisburg, PA, to meet with state ...

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September 11, 2023

Event: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Honors Five Remarkable Women for their Generosity, Leadership & Legacy

DATE: Wednesday, September 27 at 5:30 p.m. PLACE: Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, 4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA DETAILS:  The Jewish Federation ...

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September 11, 2023

Event: Jewish Community Activists Head to Harrisburg to Meet with State Leaders and Put Words into Action

DATE:Tuesday, September 12 at 7 a.m. PLACE: Plymouth Meeting Mall (lot behind the Lukoil gas station)500 W. Germantown PikePlymouth ...

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June 6, 2023

Local Holocaust Survivors Attend Jewish Federation’s & JFCS’ Holocaust Survivor Day Event

On June 4, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia (...

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May 12, 2023

City of Philadelphia and Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Raise Israeli Flag at City Hall

In recognition of Israel’s 75th anniversary, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the City of Philadelphia raised an ...

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May 8, 2023

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s A Taste of Israel Festival Brings Out Over 2,000 Community Members

In celebration of Israel 75th anniversary, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia hosted A Taste of Israel Festival on Sunday, ...

Michael Solomonov at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Philadelphia Orchestra Mission in 2018. Courtesy: the Jewish Federation

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May 4, 2023

Jewish Federation and Award-Winning Chef Michael Solomonov Host A Taste of Israel Festival this Sunday

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, along with five-time James Beard Foundation Award-Winning Chef Michael Solomonov, will host A Taste ...

Volunteers cleaning up Har Jehuda cemetery, one of 25+ projects as part of the Jewish Federation's Israel 75 Community Mitzvah Day.

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April 24, 2023

Jewish Federation hosts 25+ Volunteer projects for Israel 75 Community Mitzvah Day

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, in recognition of Israel’s 75th anniversary, encouraged community members to participate in Community ...