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October 17, 2023

Over 100 Jewish Groups Unequivocally Reject Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate

At a Moment of Rising Hate and Bigotry, Statement Organized by JCPA Underscores Urgency of Fighting Hate Against Muslim, Arab, ...

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October 16, 2023

Letter of Solidarity to the State of Israel

On behalf of  the Jewish Community of Greater Philadelphia, we extend our deepest condolences following the attack on the ...

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October 7, 2023

Statement on Today’s Attacks in Israel

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is mobilizing an Emergency Response Campaign to support the People and State of Israel ...

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September 29, 2023

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia HonorED Five Remarkable Women for their Generosity, Leadership & Legacy

On Wednesday, September 27, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia celebrated and recognized the contributions of five remarkable women for their ...

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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 (...