The upcoming months are full for the Jewish Federation's Delaware County Kehillah — be sure to save the date!
'Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew'
Wednesday, May 1 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Har Zion Temple
Lean into your discomfort during this thought-provoking conversation with two voices of our generation and co-authors of the upcoming book "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew": New York Times bestselling authors Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho, former Eagles’ player. To register, click here.
60th Annual Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony
Sunday, May 5 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza
For six decades, Greater Philadelphia has shown up each year to say Never Again at our Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony to observe Yom HaShoah. The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Jewish Community Relations Council invites you to join our 60th annual ceremony as part of this vital tradition to ensure that we Never Forget about the six million Jews who perished in the Shoah and that we continue to honor the survivors living in our communities. The ceremony will include candle lighting, music and prayers. To register, click here.
Women of Vision Spring Event
Tuesday, May 21 | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Women of Vision is celebrating 30 years of advancement and empowerment of self-identifying women and girls. Join us at our signature event as we commemorate this milestone anniversary while continuing to explore our theme of “Understanding Equity,” featuring bestselling author and activist Jennifer Weiner. To register, click here.
Special Mention
Apply for the 2024 - 2025 Diller Teen Fellowship
Each year, an exceptional group of Jewish 10 and 11 graders are selected to participate in the shared experience of Diller Teen Fellows, a program designed to cultivate and connect an emerging generation of leaders in 32 communities around the world. The program is a commitment for the entire Fellowship year and includes a partnership model, which pairs each Diller community outside of Israel with a community in Israel. Most programming takes place in your local community and culminates with a three-week seminar in Israel in July for all Fellows. Applications close Sunday, May 19. To learn more and apply, click here.
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Kehillah initiative works to foster vibrant Jewish communities. You can learn more about Delaware County Kehillah by visiting jewishphilly.org/delaware-county or by contacting Community Engagement Specialist Shelley Rappaport at delawarecounty@jewishphilly.org.