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Press Room 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 ...
Press Room 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 ...
Press Room 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 ...
Press Room 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, ...
Press Room 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 ...
Press Room 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 ...
Press Room 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 ...
Press Room May 10, 2024
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia commends the University of Pennsylvania for disbanding pro-Palestinian encampment
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia commends the University of Pennsylvania for taking decisive action to disband the pro-Palestinian encampment ...
Press Room May 1, 2024
Action Alert: Support the Antisemitism Awareness Act
Following Hamas’s October 7 massacre, incidents of discrimination, harassment and violence directed against Jewish students on college campuses have dramatically ...
Press Room April 26, 2024
Anti-Israel and Antisemitic Protests on College Campuses Violate Civil Rights
Anti-Israel and antisemitic protests on too many college campuses have included threats and harassment of Jewish students and faculty. This ...
