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Press Room 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 ...
Press Room 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, ...
Press Room 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 ...
Press Room 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 ...
Press Room April 17, 2023
Jewish Federation held Holocaust Remembrance Cermony
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia held a candle-light vigil on April 16 at the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza with music, ...
Press Room April 5, 2023
Volunteers from Jewish Federation Distribute Passover Holiday Meal Kits
On Tuesday, April 4, volunteers from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Mitzvah Food Program (MFP) distributed holiday meals to ...
Press Room March 27, 2023
Encouraging Residents Across the Region to Combat Antisemitism with #StandUptoJewishHate Campaign
“Hate that starts with the Jews never ends there” – Rabbi Jonathan Sacks The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is launching ...
Press Room March 1, 2023
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Selected to Participate in National LIFE & LEGACY Initiative
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has been selected to join the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s (HGF) LIFE & LEGACY® ...
Press Room February 24, 2023
Ukraine Update: One Year Later
On February 24, 2022, the world watched in horror while Russian troops invaded Ukraine. Overnight, the Jewish Federation launched the Emergency Response ...
Press Room February 8, 2023
Update on Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
An Update from Michael Balaban, CEO and President of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia We are all devastated watching ...
