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Upcoming Jewish Federation Events in August

Written by Jewish Federation Staff | Jul 31, 2026, 2:55:15 PM

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

 

Shore Event
Thursday, Aug. 6 | 6:30 p.m.
Atlantic City Country Club

Join the Jewish Federation down the shore for a powerful and candid conversation, featuring Loay Alshareef, a Saudi-born Muslim advocate for Jewish-Arab coexistence, and Dr. Casey Babb, international affairs expert and leading voice on antisemitism and global security. Together, they will engage in an honest, thought-provoking exchange on what comes next and how we move forward together. To register, click here.

 

Mitzvah Food Pantry Young Adult Volunteer Event
Monday, Aug. 17 | 7-8:30 p.m.
Elkins Park - Old York Road Pantry

Connect with new people and make a real impact in your community. Join us for an evening where you can mingle, learn about the Mitzvah Food Program’s vital services and dive into a meaningful volunteer project. To register, click here.

 

31st Annual Solomon and Sylvia Bronstein Seminar for Professionals
Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 8-10 a.m.
Ballroom at the Ben

James I. Dougherty, Esq. and Stephanie Loomis-Price, Esq. are Fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel who advise on sophisticated estate, trust and tax planning and disputes. Together, they will present “SLATS: Ethical, Practical, and Tax Considerations with Planning for Married and Divorcing Couples.” To register, click here.

 

Jewish Federation Main Event
Oct. 20 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

We're taking 125 years of joy, tradition and impact — and bringing it all together for one unforgettable night at the Main Event! More details and registration information are coming soon.

 

K-12 Day of Learning
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Step into a powerful day of learning. Join fellow K–12 educators, school leaders, and administrators for a full-day professional development symposium designed to deepen understanding of Jewish identity, examine modern antisemitism, and equip participants with tools to foster more inclusive learning environments. Participants will have the opportunity to earn CEU credits for attending this conference. Registration opens on Wednesday, Aug. 19. For event related questions, email jcrc@jewishphilly.org or call 215.832.0565.

 

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