The month of February is full of Jewish Federation events — be sure to save the date!
A Prayer for the State of Israel
May 4, 2023 | 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Virtual
In conjunction with our Israel 75 celebration, and in light of the current political situation, we would like to invite you to join us for a virtual evening of prayer and community reflection for the State of Israel. The program features discussion of the history of Israel, a dedicated poetry reading and song, as well as a space for prayers and personal reflection. The evening will be co-hosted by the Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia. To register, click here.
Israel 75: A Taste of Israel Festival
May 7, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saligman Campus
Experience creations by five-time James Beard Foundation Award-Winning Chef Michael Solomonov along with top local chefs. Fun for all ages, this festival includes food, activities, crafts, culture and performances by the renowned male a cappella group Six13. To register, click here.
JCRC Web Series with David Horovitz
May 8, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Virtual
Join the JCRC for an online briefing with David Horovitz, founding editor of the online newspaper The Times of Israel. Horovitz will provide updates about the latest events happening in Israel and the Middle East. There will be time for live Q&A. To register, click here.
JFRE at Philadelphia Youth Basketball
May 9, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Alan Horwitz “Sixth Man” Center
Join the Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE) group for a special evening of networking, drinks, appetizers and an insider look at the developing property of Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB).There will be time for live Q&A. To register, click here.
Israel Flag Raising
May 11, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
City Hall Plaza (North side of City Hall)
In honor of Israel's 75th anniversary, join the Jewish Federation’s JCRC and the City of Philadelphia as we raise the Israeli flag at City Hall. The program will include prayer, special guests, choir singing of Hatikvah (the national anthem of the State of Israel) and more. To add to Google Calendar, click here. For more information, contact Robin Schatz.
NextGen JRA Day
May 21, 2023 | 10:00 a.m.
JRA Warehouse
Join the NextGen community for a mitzvah morning at Jewish Relief Agency (JRA), which is supported by the Jewish Federation! Help pack and distribute food packages for food insecure individuals and families in Greater Philadelphia. To register, click here.
WOV Spring Event
May 23, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Join Women of Vision as we continue exploring Women of Vision’s theme of “Understanding Equity” with Qian Julie Wang, award-winning Jewish author and champion for underrepresented communities. To register, click here.
Film Screening of ‘Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen’
May 24, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Chester County History Center
Join Chester County Kehillah for a private film screening of “Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen,” an informal portrait that catches the imaginative energies of a youthful Leonard Cohen as a quicksilver poet, novelist and songwriter. All participants are welcome to join a facilitated discussion led by Dr. Emilie Passow following the film. Seating is limited; advance registration is required by Monday, May 22. To register, click here.
Philadelphia Holocaust Memorial Ceremony
April 16, 2023 | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising with the community in observance of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. The ceremony will include a candle lighting, music, readings and prayers to commemorate the six million Jews who perished in the Shoah and honor the survivors living in our communities. Among our special guests will be Governor Josh Shapiro and Archbishop Nelson J. Perez, Archdiocese of Philadelphia. To register, click here.
Shavuot: A Community Night of Jewish Learning
Thursday, May 25 – Friday, May 26, 2023 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Stay up through sunrise with Center City Kehillah at the annual Shavuot Community Night of Jewish Learning! Enjoy an evening filled with discourse, community and delicious dairy foods. To register, click here.
Leaving Hate: A Conversation with Fred Cook
May 30, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Virtual
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's JCRC for an important conversation about one man’s journey into extreme hate as a Neo-Nazi, how he found his way out and what it can teach us about how bigotry spreads. To register, click here.
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