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Read the latest news and stories from the Jewish Federation.

Press Room
March 17, 2022

Israel’s High Court Announces Ethiopian Aliyah Can Resume

In November 2021, the Government of Israel voted to bring 3,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel. The 3,000 Ethiopian olim include parents, children and ...

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March 17, 2022

Philly Jewish Federation Delegation Heads to Poland with Supplies for Ukrainian Refugees

Many people who have watched the Russian invasion of Ukraine from afar have wondered how they can help those fleeing ...

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March 17, 2022

Jewish Federation Leaders to Travel to Poland for Humanitarian Effort

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia President and CEO Michael Balaban and Gail Norry, co-chair of the board of directors, will ...

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March 14, 2022

Update on Emergency Response Efforts for Ukraine

Emergencies happen without notice, which is why the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is grateful for the support of the ...

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February 27, 2022

The Jewish Federation Launches Emergency Fund for Ukraine

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is closely monitoring the war in Ukraine and is concerned for the safety of ...

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February 24, 2022

The Jewish Federation Response to the Situation in Ukraine

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is closely monitoring the war in Ukraine and is concerned for the safety of ...

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January 16, 2022

Update: Hostage Situation in Colleyville, Texas Ended Safely

Now that the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas has ended, we would like to express our ...

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December 4, 2021

STATEMENT ON PHILADELPHIA COMMERCE DIRECTOR MICHAEL RASHID’S ANTISEMITIC SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AND ALLEGATIONS OF ANTISEMITIC BEHAVIOR

The Jewish community is appalled and outraged to learn of the Antisemitic social media posts of Philadelphia Commerce Director Michael ...

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November 15, 2021

FEDERATION HOUSING, INC. TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY IN WILLOW GROVE

LINDY CHILDREN DONATE LEAD GIFTBUILDING WILL BE NAMED ANNABEL GARDENS IN HONOR OF THEIR MOTHER Federation Housing, Inc. (FHI), a ...

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November 11, 2021

The Jewish Federation, ADL and AJC Decry Bigoted Comments Made at Central Bucks School District School Board Meeting

The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, ADL (Anti-Defamation League) and American Jewish Committee (AJC) ...