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October 24, 2017

Donors chip in to restore Mt. Carmel headstones after rampage at Jewish cemetery in Philly

“After the news broke in February that someone or some group had toppled 275 headstones in the Mount Carmel Cemetery in ...

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October 24, 2017

Gravestones at Philadelphia Jewish Cemetery Fully Restored After Vandalism

“A Jewish cemetery that was badly damaged by vandals earlier this year has been fully restored thanks to a huge ...

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October 23, 2017

Vandalized Jewish cemetery in Philly restored after donors give $300K

“Mount Carmel Cemetery is once again a resting place. In February, the historic Jewish cemetery at Frankford and Cheltenham Avenues ...

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October 23, 2017

‘Wrestling Jerusalem’ at Phila. Theatre Company: A city, a land, and our fragments

“Wrestling Jerusalem tells the story of one American’s journey to thoroughly understand Israel and Palestine over many years, in ...

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October 2, 2017

Mass Shooting in Las Vegas

Dear Friends, We are all in shock and mourning at yet another mass shooting in our country. Sandy Hook, ...

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September 20, 2017

Opinion: In challenging times, work of inclusion, giving, and tradition continues

Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish calendar year, is a time to celebrate the year ahead and to reflect ...

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September 17, 2017

Jewish Federation, Habitat for Humanity makeover Northeast Philadelphia home

More than 100 young adults partnered with Habitat for Humanity’s Philadelphia chapter to help eight senior citizens in need. Military ...

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September 11, 2017

Statement on Recent Natural Disasters and How You Can Help

Communities across North America have been devastated by a wave of natural disasters. The Jewish Federation of North America has ...

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August 22, 2017

Statements by Pennsylvania Elected Officials on Charlottesville

On August 16:“President Trump’s weak response to a domestic terror attack is troubling. This is not an issue of ‘...

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August 14, 2017

JCRC Condemns White Supremacist Violence in Charlottesville

Dear Friends, Together with you, we are deeply troubled by the events in Charlottesville this weekend and mourn the loss ...