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, ...
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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 ...
Press Room
February 24, 2019
Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia Holds Largest Fundraiser Of The Year
There was a huge turnout Sunday in Bala Cynwyd for the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s largest fundraiser of ...
Press Room
February 12, 2019
Does anti-Israel mean anti-Jew? | Stu Bykofsky
Can you be anti-Israel without being anti-Semitic, or are the two so tightly entwined as to be inseparable? The question ...
Podcast
January 31, 2019
Jewish Philly Podcast Episode 11: Attorney General Josh Shapiro
It’s 2019, and we’re kicking off the new year by celebrating new life and examining the challenges facing Jewish ...
Press Room
January 29, 2019
A digital effort to fight hunger in Montgomery County
Ginny Kahr, 70, is burdened with troubles she couldn’t foresee. Never did she think she’d be living alone on $1,200 ...
Blog
January 24, 2019
WATCH: Sylvia Goes to Camp
Last summer, thanks in part to a Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia “One Happy Camper” grant, 13-year old Sylvia went ...
Blog
January 24, 2019
Photoessay: What is the NORC?
In Northeast Philadelphia, there’s a free retirement community — one where older adults can age safely and with dignity in ...
Press Room
January 22, 2019
JFCS helps furloughed workers with emergency meal preparation day
A local agency is hoping to do a good deed to help furloughed government workers who are preparing to miss ...