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August 29, 2024

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Receives Security Grant from The Tepper Foundation and Jewish Federations of North America to Safeguard Children

Philadelphia, PA, August 14, 2024 — The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is grateful to announce its receipt of a $250,000 early childhood security ...

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July 19, 2024

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Condemns Israeli Flag Vandalism

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia strongly condemns the vandalism of an Israeli flag on Benjamin Franklin Parkway this morning. ...

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July 19, 2024

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Condemns Evan Gershkovich Verdict

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia condemns today’s unjust verdict against Evan Gershkovich following a secret trial held behind ...

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July 19, 2024

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Condemns Drone Attack in Tel Aviv

For nine months, Israel has contended with attacks from Iran-backed terrorists on multiple fronts. Last night, Houthis from Yemen succeeded ...

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July 10, 2024

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and Secure Community Network Announce Hiring of Cortney Voorhees to Bolster Community Safety & Security

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization ...

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June 24, 2024

Action Alert: Encourage Your Senators to Vote Yes on Stand with Israel Legislation

TAKE ACTION NOW! CONTACT YOUR STATE SENATOR AND TELL THEM TO VOTE “YES” ON SENATE BILL 1260 “STAND WITH ISRAEL” LEGISLATION ...

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June 17, 2024

Women of Vision Joins Jewish Women’s Collective Response Fund in Announcing Five Grants to Support Israeli Women Post Oct. 7

The Jewish Women’s Collective Response Fund, which includes the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Women of Vision group, ...

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June 14, 2024

JUNETEENTH STATEMENT FROM PASTOR CARL DAY AND RABBI DAVID LEVIN OF THE NEW GOLDEN AGE

We acknowledge and mark Juneteenth, the 19th of June, to celebrate the day the United States fully recognized the Emancipation ...

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June 7, 2024

Women of Vision Joins 80 Women’s Rights Organizations to Call on UN Secretary General to  Launch Immediate Independent Investigation into Gender Based Violence Committed by Hamas

Women of Vision of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia joined more than 80 women’s rights organizations in issuing a ...

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June 7, 2024

Local Holocaust Survivors Attend Third Annual Holocaust Survivor Day – a Celebration of Life and Hope

On June 4, 85 Holocaust Survivors from the Greater Philadelphia region gathered with 120 people in attendance at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel for ...