Jewish Federation

Connecting with Israel

Recognizing the importance of Israel to each and every one of us, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia connects the local community with Israel.

Always There: Jewish Federation Gives Additional Resources to the Community During Funding Lull

A third of private giving happens in the first four weeks of a sudden disaster and the remaining two-thirds of giving occurs within two...

Passover Resource Guide: Check Out the Many Activities Available to Safely Celebrate the Holiday

Passover comes early this year, beginning the evening of Saturday, March 27 and running through the evening of Sunday, April 4. This year, the...

Tara Cherwony: The Next Generation in the Fight Against Hunger

Jewish Relief Agency’s (JRA) warehouse once bustled with hundreds of volunteers for its monthly food packing and distribution

The Jewish Federation Helps JCHAI Serve Disability Population During Pandemic

Unemployment has been at an all-time high during the pandemic. Many of those impacted include people with disabilities, like Jordyn Dannenbaum.

Connie Smukler: A Real-life Hero for the Soviet Jews

When Israeli politician and human rights activist Natan Sharansky published “Never Alone: Prison, Politics, and My People,” a memoir chronicling his years of political imprisonment in Soviet Russia and life after his release, it quickly drew global acclaim.

Super Sunday Features New Ways to Connect with the Community

Each year, the Jewish Federation’s Super Sunday brings together hundreds of community members to connect and raise critical dollars to support the community’s most pressing needs.