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title: "A Step in the Door: Getting Involved in the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia"
description: Passionate about community, but don’t know where to start? The Jewish Federation brings concrete ways to get involved with like-minded peers.
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# [A Step in the Door: Getting Involved in the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/a-step-in-the-door-getting-involved-in-the-jewish-federation-of-greater-philadelphia)

 Written by [Malkie Friedman](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/author/malkie-friedman) | Jan 27, 2023 3:49:30 PM

Passionate about community, but don’t know where to start? The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia brings concrete ways to get involved with like-minded peers. There are many opportunities to connect – whether through shared interests or common life stages. Each group has meaningful programming, leadership and philanthropic opportunities, and curated missions.

 

[**Neighborhood Groups**](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/)

**Who should join?** Anyone living in Greater Philadelphia can participate in a Kehillah (Hebrew for “community”), which includes: [Bucks County](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/bucks-county/), [Buxmont](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/bux-mont/),[Center City](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/center-city/), [Chester County](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/chester-county/), [Delaware County](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/delaware-county/), [Lower Merion](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/lower-merion/), [Northeast](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/northeast/)and [Old York Road](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/old-york-road/).

**Opportunities**: Family-friendly programming, Jewish holidays celebrations, hands-on volunteering, curated missions and educational classes.

**Goal**: Bridge geographic areas to create inspired Jewish communities and offer programming and enrichment for all ages.

 

[**NextGen**](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/nextgen/)

**Who should join?** People in their 20s, 30s and early 40s.

**Opportunities**: Volunteering, giving societies, leadership programs, social events and mission trips around the world.

**Goal**: Connect leaders and philanthropists looking to give back while building community.

[**Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE)**](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/jfre/)

**Who should join?** Real estate and industry related professionals. There are JFRE and Young JFRE membership options available.

**Opportunities:** Unique professional gatherings and social events, private tours of new properties, Young JFRE mentorship program, and members’ only events.

**Goal:** Advance real estate careers while advancing the community.

 

[**Women of Vision**](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/women-of-vision/)

**Who should join?** Self-identifying Jewish women and girls. There are various lifetime membership levels.

**Opportunities:** Advocacy and educational programs. Members can also vote on strategic grantmaking to benefit Israel and Greater Philadelphia.

**Goal**: Impact the lives of self-identifying Jewish women and girls across generations and geographic boundaries through social change and social justice.

 

[**Women’s Philanthropy**](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/womens-philanthropy/)

**Who should join?** Women of all ages.

**Opportunities:** Leadership development, social events, networking programs, travel experiences, volunteering and giving societies.

**Goal:** Engage women in the fulfilling work of supporting the Jewish community in Greater Philadelphia and around the world.

[**Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)**](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/public-affairs/)

**Who should join?** Civic-minded individuals interested in advocacy and public affairs.

**Opportunities:** Educational programs, advocacy initiatives and mission trips in Greater Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Washington, D.C. and Israel.

**Goal**: Create a network that amplifies the Jewish voice on a local and national stage for public policy while advancing a just and pluralistic society.

 

[**Missions**](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/missions/)

**Who should join?** People looking to broaden their horizons and discover Jewish culture around the globe.

**Opportunities:** Highly curated trips, introductions to local community members, and first-hand experiences as to what the Jewish Federation is doing to meet the challenges Jews are facing around the world.

**Goal**: Provide a unique sense of purpose through immersive travel experiences that encompass social justice, community-building and the investment of a secure Jewish future.

 

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Want to get involved but don’t see the right group? Contact the Jewish Federation’s Director of Affinities and Volunteer Engagement Marni Davis at [mdavis@jewishphilly.org](mailto:mdavis@jewishphilly.org).

 

Learn more about these options and their giving opportunities at [jewishphilly.org/get-involved/](http://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/)

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