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Upcoming Jewish Federation Events April and May

Written by Rachel Cohen | Mar 29, 2024 3:52:56 PM

The months of February and March are full of Jewish Federation events — be sure to save the date!

 

The Symposium on Antisemitism for Jewish High School Students and Their Parents 
Sunday, April 7 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy

Antisemitism is on the rise and our youth are disproportionately impacted by this hate. Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Philadelphia, Stand With US and other partners for an afternoon symposium on addressing antisemitism in high schools. This free event will feature panels and workshops led by experts. The symposium will teach both students and parents about the history and advocacy skills they need to be informed on how to navigate spaces when facing antisemitism and how to speak up for the Jewish community. To register, click here

 

Title VI and Antisemitism A continuing Legal Education Program
Tuesday, April 9 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bars discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin by educational institutions that receive federal funds, including public schools, colleges, and universities. On the basis of their shared ancestry and ethnicity, Jewish students are protected from harassment and discrimination and cannot be denied access to educational opportunities. Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Jewish Community Relations Council, the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and the Louis D. Brandeis Law Society, an organization dedicated to fostering community, professional development, to learn about using Title VI to address antisemitic harassment and discrimination of students. This CLE course is designed for Philadelphia's Jewish lawyers, judges and law students. To register, click here

 

Navigating the Philadelphia Real Estate and Political Landscape
Thursday, April 11 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Join Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE) group to discuss the vibrant future of the Greater Philadelphia region! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn directly from Governor Shapiro about the compelling reasons why businesses are eager to start, grow and expand their operations here. Join us as we discuss the full potential of our region, making it an even more thriving and dynamic place to live, work and prosper. To register, click here.

 

'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

 

JCRC Webinar Series with David Horovitz
Monday, May 13 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 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 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.

 

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