The month of January is full of Jewish Federation events — be sure to save the date!
Making Philadelphia into a Regional Powerhouse
Tuesday, April 1 | 5:30 – 8 p.m.
The Laurel Rittenhouse
Join the Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE) group for an evening at The Laurel Rittenhouse. Hear from panelists Benjamin Kirshner, chief transformation and opportunity officer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Alba Martinez, commerce director for the City of Philadelphia. The Q&A will be moderated by JFRE Executive Committee member and Parkway President and CEO Rob Zuritsky. To register, click here.
NextGen Happy Hour
Tuesday, April 22 | 6 – 8 p.m.
City Tap House
Raise a glass with NextGen! Whether you’re connecting with old friends or meeting new ones, join us for happy hour – two rounds are on us! To register, click here.
JRA Mitzvah for Women's Philanthropy
Thursday, April 24 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Women's Philanthropy | Lannie Hulnick
Participate in Jewish Relief Agency (JRA), which helps nourish more than 6,000 diverse low-income individuals across Greater Philadelphia. Opportunities include packing kosher food boxes at JRA’s Food Distribution warehouse. To register, click here.
Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony
Sunday, April 27 | 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza
In observance of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), join us as we stand together, l’dor v’dor, from generation to generation to say Never Again. We invite you to join our 61st annual ceremony as part of our community’s 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. The ceremony will include candle lighting, music and prayers. To register, click here.
JFRE Women’s Real Estate Networking Lunch
Tuesday, April 29 | 12 – 2 p.m.
Bastia at Anna and Bel
Join the Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE) group for an exclusive networking lunch at Bastia at Anna and Bel in Philadelphia to connect with prominent women leaders in the real estate development space. To register, click here.
JCRC Webinar Series with David Horovitz
Monday, May 5 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Virtual
The Jewish Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council is pleased to welcome back David Horovitz, Founding Editor of the online newspaper The Times of Israel. In the briefings, Horovitz will provide updates about the latest events happening in Israel and the Middle East. To register, click here.
Women of Vision Meet the Grant Finalists Zoom Event
Thursday, May 8 | 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Virtual
Every spring, Women of Vision members have the opportunity to cast a vote to award grants to organizations transforming the lives of self-identifying Jewish women and girls. This program is to learn about this year’s grant finalists, directly from representatives from each organization. To register, click here.
Young JFRE Speed Networking
Thursday, May 8 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Braid Mill
Young JFRE members are invited to a night at Braid Mill. This speed networking event is crafted for young professionals who share a deep passion for real estate in Greater Philadelphia. Young JFRE members get to exclusively meet and mingle with leaders in the Philadelphia real estate industry. To register, click here.
Women of Vision Annual Spring Event
Wednesday, May 14 | 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Hilton City Avenue
Join us at our signature event as we continue exploring Women of Vision’s theme of “Women in Action” with Lily Kanter, entrepreneurial trailblazer in the home design industry, most notably of Serena & Lily. To register, click here.
March of the Living Livestream
Various Dates and Times
Virtual
Join the 2025 March of the Living virtually as participants walk from Auschwitz to Auschwitz II - Birkenau to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War II and the liberation of the concentration camps. To watch virtually and see the broadcast schedule, click here.
NextGen Mission to Israel
Friday, June 13 – Friday, June 20
Do you have plans this June? Kick off your summer with us in Israel! Travel with other young professionals, ages 22-45, from the Greater Philadelphia community and participate in a once in a lifetime experience tailored to you. To learn more and register, click here.
Momentum Journey of Growth
June 30 - July 6, 2025
Are you a Jewish mother with children under the age of 18? Do you want to journey to Israel on a highly subsidized mission? In partnership with Momentum and the Jewish Federation's Women's Philanthropy group, join women from all over the world as part of your local delegation for an unforgettable seven days in Israel and a revitalizing year of self-exploration, connection and Jewish learning. When applying, make sure to check off that you are traveling with a community partner organization and select "Philadelphia, PA - Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia : June 30 - July 6, 2025" when prompted. To register, click here.
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