Press Room
August 16, 2021
Statement on Haiti Earthquake
We are heartbroken by the news of Haiti’s devastating earthquake, which has killed hundreds of people and destroyed thousands ...
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June 23, 2021
Michael Balaban Named President & CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is thrilled to announce that Michael Balaban has been selected as its new President &...
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June 23, 2021
Statement on Combatting Antisemitism
To bigotry no sanction to persecution no assistanceG. Washington, 1790 The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is outraged over the ...
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January 6, 2021
Statement On The Events At The U.S. Capitol Building
Dear members of our Jewish Community, Like all of you, we have been watching events unfold at the US Capitol ...
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July 24, 2020
Statement On Rodney Muhammad UPDATED
UPDATED 8/26 The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is pleased to learn about the effective removal of Rodney Muhammad as leader ...
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July 13, 2020
Statement On DeSean Jackson
The anti-Semitic comments DeSean Jackson expressed on his Instagram were insulting and absolutely indefensible. Our local Jewish community was deeply ...
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July 10, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates From Our Board Chair
From July 10, 2020 Dear Friend, Our Jewish Federation is working diligently to both anticipate and respond to community needs as a ...
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July 10, 2020
Jewish Federation Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is committed to providing essential resources to the entire community during the international crisis ...
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June 16, 2020
Rabbi Batya Glazer’s George Floyd Vigil Remarks
“Elohai Neshama she Natatah Bi – Tohorah Hee”“G-d, the Soul, the breath that you have given me, is pure.”You ...
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June 12, 2020
Racial Justice Initiatives
The death of George Floyd and the recent protests and civil unrest have clarified the importance of prioritizing our work ...