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

Oct. 7 Commemoration: Virtual Prayer Vigil
Oct. 5 | 7 - 7:30 p.m.
Virtual

Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the Board of Rabbis for a virtual memorial service. The program will include prayer, mourning and messages of hope. To register and learn more, click here.

Women's Philanthropy: Coat Drive
Various Date & Times, September & October
Private Residences

Clean out your closets and donate new and gently-used coats and winter accessories for adults and children at Our Closet in Your Neighborhood. Supported by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Our Closet is the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia’s free mobile basic needs program, which provides over 1,000 free coats each year to individuals in need.  Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, stay to chat, or simply drop off your items. No sign-up is required. For a full list of drop-off dates and locations, click here.

Women of Vision Fall Member Gathering
Oct. 21 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom

Join Women of Vision for an evening to welcome incoming Chair Cindy Warkow, hear from a grantee, and enjoy drinks, a light dinner reception, and conversation. Celebrate and learn about WOV’s work in creating lasting impact for self-identifying Jewish women and girls. To learn more and register, click here.

Women of Vision Mission to Israel
Nov. 5 - 12
Israel

Experience the work that the Jewish Federation does in Israel to transform the lives of self-identifying women and girls. WOV is thrilled to support their grantees and communities that need support now more than ever. This unique opportunity will allow participants to meet and connect with the individuals who have directly benefited from Women of Vision. To learn more and register, click here. 

Volunteer at the Our Closet in Your Neighborhood Annual Coat Day Pop-Up Shop
Nov. 6 | 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or 2:30-7 p.m.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom

Join Women’s Philanthropy at Congregation Rodeph Shalom for Our Closet's Annual Coat Day. Women's Philanthropy is recruiting volunteers to help run the pop-up shop, assisting community members in need as they choose a winter coat that matches their size and style. For questions, contact Program Director Shauna Ekezie at sekezie@jfcsphilly.org.

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