The month of February is full of Jewish Federation events — be sure to save the date!
JFRE Mentorship Program
Application closes on Friday, February 3
The Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE) Mentorship Program proudly offers the industry’s most established and talented leaders and young professionals, a unique opportunity to network, learn and grow together. In its third cohort, the JFRE Mentorship program is excited to once again connect the best and brightest up and coming professionals with giants of Philadelphia’s real estate industry. To become a mentor, click here. To become a mentee, click here.
‘The Mountaintop’ by Katori Hall
February 1 - 26
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester
“The Mountaintop” is a fictional reimagination of the events taking place the night before the assassination of Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King. The play is a poetic and gripping inspiration from Katori Hall, the Tony Award-nominee, Pulitzer Prize and Olivier Award-winning playwright and television creator/producer hailing from Memphis, Tennessee.
The theater is offering a promo code (JCRC5) for a $5 discount on all full-priced tickets, in addition to waiving the ticket processing fee. To register, click here.
Reflections on ‘The Mountaintop’: A Conversation with the Director and Lead Actor, Ryan George and Chaz Rosen
February 6, 2023 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Virtual
JCRC and the Chester County Kehillah invite you to a private discussion with Ryan George, director, and Chaz Rosen, actor, about the themes of the play, "The Mountaintop," by esteemed playwright Katori Hall. This session is open to people who have watched the play, or plan to attend a performance in the future. To register, click here.
Women's Philanthropy and Women of Vision Emergency Response Training
February 7, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Virtual
Join Women's Philanthropy and Women of Vision to learn life-saving skills to be empowered in the event of an emergency situation. Led by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Security Director Scott Kerns of Secure Community Network (SCN), this virtual program will include: active shooter training, countering active threats and situational awareness. With rising violence and antisemitism, this training is designed for you to be prepared and act in any scenario. To register, click here.
Private Screening of Code Name: Ayalon
February 18, 2023 | 6:45 p.m.
Old York Road Temple – Beth Am
All are welcome to join Old York Road Kehillah for a private screening of “Code Name: Ayalon” to hear the untold story of the service, courage and sacrifice made by Jewish teenagers during Israel’s War of Independence. Following the film, audience members will have the opportunity to join a discussion with the film’s producer, Laurel Fairworth. To register, click here.
Understanding the Israeli Government with Michael Koplow
February 22, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Philadelphia and NextGen, in partnership with Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel, are proud to bring renowned Israel policy expert and Chief Policy Officer of the Israel Policy Forum Michael Koplow to Philadelphia to discuss Israel's election results as well as a look ahead at what the new government means for the security situation in Israel and the West Bank. This event will be followed by a happy hour for young professionals from 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. To register, click here.
Momentum & Women's Philanthropy Community Event
February 27, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Har Zion Temple
Join Momentum Alumni and Women's Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation for an inspiring and thought-provoking evening that is open to all self-identifying women in the community. Featuring Adrienne Gold Davis, Momentum trip leader, international speaker, and podcast host of Rise and Shine, on Building Self Esteem in the Glare of the Media. This event is open to all women family members, who are in high school or older. Those who participated in the July 2022 Trip Year of Growth Program are invited to come from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. To register, click here.
Purim Comes Alive
February 28, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
KleinLife
Get your costumes ready and bring the whole family to join Northeast Kehillah for pre-Purim fun! Enjoy a kid-friendly evening, featuring interactive storytime with jkidphilly and crafts and activities with Camp Galil. Light kosher dinner provided. To register, click here.
JFRE Members Dinner
February 28, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Steak 48
Join the Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE) group for an exclusive members only evening of cocktails and dinner at Steak 48, an award-winning contemporary steakhouse in downtown Philadelphia. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, network and socialize with your peers in the real estate business and related industries and hear about the many accomplishments of JFRE over the last year. To register, click here.
Old York Road Kehillah Community Purim Carnival
March 5, 2023
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Families with Young Children (pre K)
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | General Admission
8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Join your Old York Road Jewish community for a Purim carnival that the entire family will love! Enjoy, hamantaschen, prizes, inflatable obstacle courses, slides and more. To register, click here.
NextGen Happy Hour
March 9, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Kite & Key
Join NextGen and other young, Jewish professionals for a relaxed evening at Kite & Key – the first round is on us! To register, click here.
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