Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

No matter what your teen is into, there's a Jewish program for them! Check out this roundup of leadership opportunities, social groups, arts and culture activities and more! https://bit.ly/32oQKwd

Join the Israel-American Council of Philadelphia tonight at 7 p.m. for a Yom HaZikaron ceremony. Honor the legacy of soldiers who have fallen in Israel's war and those who have been lost in terror attacks. There's still time to sign up here: https://iac360.org/event/yhz-philly/

Nearly 50 homebound seniors traveled from Philadelphia to Israel last month virtually, of course! Read about how this program connected Russian-speaking seniors, many of them Holocaust survivors, with the holy land. https://bit.ly/2PNgKyk

Today is Yom HaShoah, the day on which we remember the six million Jewish martyrs who perished during the Holocaust. Today, we grieve for those who were murdered and speak with one voice to say "Never Again." Join us this Sunday for Honoring What We've Lost, our virtual Yom Hashoah Ceremony, to honor the survivors in our communities. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3wuO1Pz

Shabbat shalom and Hanukkah sameach! Enjoy this inspiring video featuring 40 of Israel's top singers and rappers. Titled "We Got This," it's a reminder of the spirit of Hanukkah: that the dark times shall pass. https://bit.ly/2W8EEUJ

With the help of an Israeli startup, our partner agency Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia is helping isolated seniors forge connections. https://bit.ly/2W85AUB

Big thanks to the Jewish Federation staffers who volunteered in the Northeast Food Pantry today! If you want to get involved in the fight against food insecurity, visit https://bit.ly/35jqAMh!

Tune in and watch the Hanukkah on Boathouse Row celebration live!

Just some of the amazing speakers lined up this year's virtual #GA2020! Join our parent organization, Jewish Federations of North America, for this exciting event. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/3ltXNLA #JewishTogether #FederationTogether

October is #NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. Jewish woman face abuse at the same rate as non-Jewish women and, on average, stay in abusive relationships twice as long. Learn more about how we're providing cultural competent and trauma informed support. https://bit.ly/2SEg0t9

Tune in at 5:15 for the livestream of our annual Boathouse Row Hanukkah celebration, featuring Mayor Jim Kenney, City Representative Sheila Hess, Cantor Jessi Roemer, Rabbi Nathan Kamesar and our own co-chair Gail Norry!

Exactly one week left to register to vote in Pennsylvania! Your voice matters, so make it count. Learn more and check your registration here: https://bit.ly/3dbN4SZ

Happy Hanukkah! We hope your holiday is filled with love and light.

Tonight, Shabbat is specialthis evening also marks the beginning of Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, a celebration of our Torah. To celebrate, let's throw it back with these fun facts about our sacred scroll. https://bit.ly/3dppH8J

Join Jewish Federations from across North America for the first-ever virtual General Assembly, a collective conversation between the diverse voices of our communities! Check out the programming lineup and register here: https://bit.ly/3jVKy61

In celebration of the first night of Hanukkah, we want to thank all of you who helped NextGen’s Letters From the Heart initiative A cross-generational effort, we came together to make over 1,000 greeting cards for JRA recipients this holiday season! A big shoutout to Jewish Relief Agency, Jewish Graduate Student Network, RSJ Moishe House Philadelphia, Neshama Hadassah, Tribe 12, Penn Hillel, F&M Hillel, Hillel at Drexel University, West Chester University Hillel, Swarthmore Hillel, BEN: Boomer Engagement Network, Center City Kehillah, Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel, Diller Teen Fellows and Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia staff!

To make our annual food drive a success, our staff and volunteers have had to get creative. Learn about how we're making it work, and how you can support our food pantries at a time when food insecurity is sharply on the rise. https://bit.ly/34vVAbq

Join us for another round of webinars with Times of Israel founding editor David Horovitz! Get up-to-the-minute analysis and insight from one of the major voices of Israeli journalism.

Chag sameach! We hope Sukkot 5781 brings you a bountiful harvest of health, happiness, and community!

Sukkot begins tomorrow! We've rounded up all the ways to celebrate this joyful harvest holiday, from bourbon tastings to activities for kids. Three Ways to (Safely) Celebrate Sukkot https://bit.ly/3cMgebb