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Press Room April 27, 2019
Police release identity of suspect after synagogue shooting leaves 1 dead, 3 injured
Authorities have identified the suspect in a shooting at a synagogue outside San Diego as John Earnest and say he’...
Press Room April 27, 2019
‘We’re All On Edge’: Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia Horrified By San Diego Synagogue Shooting
A house of worship was the target of another act of violence. A woman is dead and three others are ...
Podcast April 19, 2019
Jewish Philly Podcast Episode 14: Holocaust Survivor Ann Jaffe
This month, we’re breaking down the history of Jewish and interfaith activism, followed by a conversation on Israel’...
Press Room April 8, 2019
Rising hunger among the elderly could mean higher rates of malnutrition
Lenny Pakula is still alive. Either luck or God is the reason, he’ll tell you. He can’t decide. ...
Press Room April 2, 2019
Investing in Our Professionals is an Investment in Our Jewish Future
Today’s Jewish organizations are powered by rabbis and teachers, social workers and counselors, administrators and graphic designers, fundraisers and ...
Podcast March 25, 2019
Jewish Philly Podcast Episode 13: Secretary Leslie S. Richards
This month, we’re having a conversation with the newly named editor of the Jewish Exponent Liz Spikol, ...
Press Room March 12, 2019
High school students learn the history of hate
Hundreds of local high school students took part in an important program Tuesday at Saint Joseph’s University designed to ...
Press Room March 8, 2019
Philly Jewish leaders explain why certain language may be considered anti-Semitic
As tweets from Rep. Ilhan Omar stir up the debate among Democrats as to whether she was using anti-Semitic language, ...
Press Room March 6, 2019
Combatting anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Europe, across the United States and right here in our Greater Philadelphia community. Alongside ...
Podcast February 25, 2019
Jewish Philly Podcast Episode 12: Shelby and Amy Zitelman
This month, we’re breaking down the age old stereotype of Jewish anxiety, followed by a conversation about the rise ...