The month of February is full of Jewish Federation events — be sure to save the date!

Philadelphia Holocaust Memorial Ceremony
April 16, 2023 | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising with the community in observance of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. The ceremony will include a candle lighting, music, readings and prayers to commemorate the six million Jews who perished in the Shoah and honor the survivors living in our communities. Among our special guests will be Governor Josh Shapiro and Archbishop Nelson J. Perez, Archdiocese of Philadelphia. To register, click here.

Yom HaShoah Performance of ‘Survivors’
April 17, 2023
6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Memorial Service
7:00 p.m. | Performance
Gratz College Mandell Campus

Join Old York Road Kehillah and Gratz College for a Holocaust Remembrance Day service and meaningful performance by Theatre Ariel of “Survivors,” a play based on the testimonies of ten Holocaust survivors from New York. This play is appropriate for community members ages 12 and over. To register, click here.

Yom HaShoah Community Holocaust Remembrance Program
April 17, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.
Main Line Reform Temple–Beth Elohim or Virtual

Join the Lower Merion Kehillah for an annual communal observance of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. The commemoration will feature candle lighting by Holocaust survivors and family members, liturgy, music, and a thoughtful and moving presentation by author and investigative reporter Isabel Vincent. For more information, contact Noah Schoenberg at nschoenberg@jewishphilly.org. To view the virtual program, click here.

Israel 75: Community Mitzvah Day
April 23, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Various 

Bring family and friends out for a day of good deeds and giving back in honor of Israel. Over 25 hands-on volunteer projects will be offered by organizations across Greater Philadelphia, in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s neighborhood Kehillot. There are options open for all ages! Advance registration closes on April 14. To register, click here.

Israel 75: Shabbat Gatherings
April 23, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Various 

Celebrate Shabbat around Greater Philadelphia with your family, friends and community in honor of Israel 75. We have opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds.

You can participate in one of the following three ways:

• Attend a Community Shabbat Experience
• Join a Young Adult Shabbat Gathering
• Host a Private Shabbat Gathering

Learn More and register by clicking here. 

'Sing Hallelujah'
Wednesday, April 26 | 8:00 p.m.
Verizon Hall on the Kimmel Cultural Campus

In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, "Sing Hallelujah" returns for the fourth time on the Kimmel Cultural Campus. This year’s program will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the State of Israel and feature singer, songwriter, and humanitarian, Noa. Noa will perform alongside congregational and community choirs from synagogues throughout the Delaware Valley, presenting 175 singers! Cantor David F. Tilman will lead the assembled choirs in music highlighting 75 years of Jewish musical tradition. Use code ISRAEL75 for 15% off tickets. To learn more and get your tickets, click here. 

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Want to celebrate your love of Israel? The Jewish Federation is hosting four events to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Israel. From Mitzvah opportunities to Shabbat dinners, an all out food festival with Michael Solomonov to a unique travel experience to visit Israel, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia will be bringing out the blue and white pride. Click here to learn more about the celebrations.