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Press Room October 23, 2017
Vandalized Jewish cemetery in Philly restored after donors give $300K
“Mount Carmel Cemetery is once again a resting place. In February, the historic Jewish cemetery at Frankford and Cheltenham Avenues ...
Press Room October 23, 2017
‘Wrestling Jerusalem’ at Phila. Theatre Company: A city, a land, and our fragments
“Wrestling Jerusalem tells the story of one American’s journey to thoroughly understand Israel and Palestine over many years, in ...
Press Room October 2, 2017
Mass Shooting in Las Vegas
Dear Friends, We are all in shock and mourning at yet another mass shooting in our country. Sandy Hook, ...
Press Room September 20, 2017
Opinion: In challenging times, work of inclusion, giving, and tradition continues
Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish calendar year, is a time to celebrate the year ahead and to reflect ...
Press Room September 17, 2017
Jewish Federation, Habitat for Humanity makeover Northeast Philadelphia home
More than 100 young adults partnered with Habitat for Humanity’s Philadelphia chapter to help eight senior citizens in need. Military ...
Press Room September 11, 2017
Statement on Recent Natural Disasters and How You Can Help
Communities across North America have been devastated by a wave of natural disasters. The Jewish Federation of North America has ...
Press Room August 22, 2017
Statements by Pennsylvania Elected Officials on Charlottesville
On August 16:“President Trump’s weak response to a domestic terror attack is troubling. This is not an issue of ‘...
Press Room August 14, 2017
JCRC Condemns White Supremacist Violence in Charlottesville
Dear Friends, Together with you, we are deeply troubled by the events in Charlottesville this weekend and mourn the loss ...
Press Room August 7, 2017
Roger Waters Coming to Philadelphia
Dear Friends, Roger Waters, the iconic lead singer from Pink Floyd, will be in Philadelphia this week for three concerts. ...
Press Room August 7, 2017
Statements and Action Alerts
ACTION ALERT – SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES & PROTECT DREAMERS TAKE ACTION NOW: Oppose efforts that significantly weaken the Americans with ...
