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’...

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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, ...

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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 ...