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Upcoming Jewish Federation Events January and February

Written by Rachel Cohen | Dec 29, 2023 4:36:43 PM

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

 

Talk with Lizzy Savetsky
Monday, January 8 | 7:30 p.m.
Congregation Beth Or and Virtual

Lizzy Savetsky is a digital influencer who uses her platform to spread love, fight hate and stand up for the truth. She is a passionate activist for Israel and the Jewish community. Join Women's Philanthropy for an evening of discussion on what it means to be Jewish today, the current rise of antisemitism, and how we can harness our passions to combat it. To join the waitlist, click here.

 

Kindness Rocks: Celebrating Tu B’ Shevat and MLK Day!
Monday, January 15 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-door location in Amber, PA (exact address provided after RSVP)

Join the Jewish Federation’s Buxmont Kehillah, jkidphilly and Ambler Arboretum of Temple University to celebrate Tu B’Shevat and participate in an MLK Day Mitzvah! Together, we will: create kindness rocks and other tree crafts, decorate kindness cards for the Mitzvah Circle, learn about Tu B’Shevat – the “Birthday of the Trees” – with an activity from the Temple Ambler Arboretum, read PJ Library stories about Tu B’Shevat and mitzvot, and have coffee and snacks, and a lot of fun for everyone. Please bring new hats or gloves that will be donated to the Mitzvah Circle, or send something from their wishlist. To register, click here

 

JCRC Webinar Series with David Horovitz
January 22, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Virtual

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Jewish Community Relations Council 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. To register, click here.

 

Film and Discussion with Brunch!
Wednesday, January 24 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Beth El Yardley

Don't miss the next Movie and Brunch event hosted by Gems and the Bucks County Kehillah. Eat breakfast, schmooze, watch the film "Chariots of Fire" and participate in a thoughtful discussion afterward. To register, click here.

 

Women of Vision Book Review
Tuesday, January 30 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Virtual

Who has the right to go to college and what work is being valued in our culture? Join Women of Vision and explore these questions during a virtual discussion of "Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education" by Stephanie Land, author of the acclaimed "Maid" turned Netflix series. The program is open to all. To register, click here.

  

NextGen’s Pathway Fellowship 
Registration Closes January 31

Applications are now open for NextGen’s Pathway Fellowship, formerly known as Leadership Development Program (LDP). NextGen’s Pathway Fellowship is an opportunity for young professionals in their 20s and 30s to start their journeys to become informed and insightful community leaders. The fellowship is an investment to ensure a vibrant and strong Jewish future. To learn more and apply, click here

 

JFRE Members Only Dinner
February 6, 2024 | 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. 

 

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