Israeli Eurovision Contestant Eden Golan Performs at Adath Israel
Israel’s Eurovision contestant Eden Golan performed at Adath Israel in Merion Station earlier this month to raise funds and awareness for United Hatzalah of...
Cantor Wants to Make Beth Sholom a Philadelphia ‘Musical Center’
Beth Sholom Congregation is preparing for a musical spectacle in early December with three highly talented musicians joining the congregation’s cantor, Jacob Agar, for...
Weitzman Museum Unveils Plans for America’s 250th Anniversary and Beyond
In 2024, the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History took big steps toward becoming a Smithsonian institution. The United States Congress passed a...
8 Events in Jewish Philadelphia Nov. 15-29
Sunday, November 16
Poker Tournament
The Men’s Club at Congregation Beth El of Bucks County is having a poker tournament where all interested may participate. The...
‘Funny, Fun, Loving’ Anne Katz, Devoted to Family, Dies at 78
Ellen Braunstein
Anne Katz, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, died on Nov. 3 at age 78. A lifelong Philadelphian, she was known for...
Shir Ami Food Drive Continues During Government Shutdown
Shir Ami in Newtown is helping federal workers in need by continuing to collect food donations after a record-setting food drive that netted more...
Israeli Jewish-Arab Orchestra to Perform in Philadelphia, Promoting Unity Through Classical Music
On Nov. 19, the Galilee Chamber Orchestra, the first professional orchestra in Israel consisting of Jewish and Arab musicians, will make its in-person Philadelphia...
Remember When: Philadelphia Community Mourns Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin
The assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on Nov. 4, 1995, rocked the Jewish world and spurred an outpouring of shock and grief...
Magen David Adom Showcases Its Uniqueness, Inspires Attendees at Philadelphia Gala
American Friends of Magen David Adom held a gala event on Nov. 9 that featured an array of interesting speakers while honoring those who...
New Leadership, New Torah and Renewed Spirit at Congregation Brothers of Israel
This weekend marks a banner occasion for Congregation Brothers of Israel, as it formally installs Rabbi Cody Bahir and Cantor Neil Schnitzer and dedicates...