The months of December and January are full of Jewish Federation events — be sure to save the date!
JCRC Standing Against Hate Webinar
December 14, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Virtual
Join the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) for a panel discussion series on the history, and current state of, hate speech in America. This three part series will feature cross-disciplinary experts on different forms of bigotry as they discuss the past, present and future of combating hate with an intersectional focus. To register, click here.
Israel 75 Taste of Israel
December 15, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Virtual
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia invites you to join Rabbi Eric Yanoff, Israel 75 Mission Rabbi in Residence, for A Taste of Israel. In these 30 minute teaching sessions, Rabbi Yanoff will review itinerary highlights with pictures, anecdotes and Jewish teachings connected to each site. Get a glimpse of the deeper meaning and significance of many of the stops along our journey. To register, click here.
Hanukkah Celebrations
Various dates and locations
The Jewish Federation will be hosting a number of programs to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Open to all, community events will include candle lightings, mitzvah opportunities, delicious Hanukkah treats and more. To see the upcoming events, click here.
Jewish Wisdom for Life’s Great Questions:
A Learning Circle
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | January – March
Kaiserman JCC
Gather for a new kind of conversation – one where life’s toughest questions are answered. Over the course of ten sessions, the cohort will investigate the big issues of today with local clergy. Dependent on numbers, there will also be a professionally supervised children’s program for kids grades 2-7 that will feature games, activities and dinner. Open to all, this course is designed for young professionals and anyone curious about Judaism. For more information and to register by December 29, click here.
Shabbat Around the City
January 27, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Bala Cynwyd | Center City | Fairmount | Graduate Hospital | Lower Merion
Welcome in Shabbat with NextGen! Designed for ages 22-45, choose from various locations throughout the Greater Philadelphia area for a memorable night of connection, schmoozing and delicious food at a community leader’s home. To register, click here.
JFRE at 2222
January 11, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
2222 Market Street
Join the Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE) group for a special morning of networking, breakfast and insider insight on the newly developed property by Parkway Commercial Properties. 2222 Market is the new home of the global law firm Morgan Lewis and the newest trophy-class commercial office tower to join the Philadelphia skyline. To register, click here.
JCRC Web Series with David Horovitz
January 23, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Virtual
JCRC is hosting a series of online briefings with 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. Users will also have a chance to submit live questions for David to answer. To register, click here.
Women of Vision Book Review
January 25, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Virtual
Join Women of Vision for a virtual discussion of "Beautiful Country: A Memoir of an Undocumented Childhood," a New York Times bestseller by Qian Julie Wang. The virtual program will be facilitated by Bev Rosen. To register, click here.
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