East Passyunk Resident Brett Richman Is Passionate About Jewish Communal Work
East Passyunk resident Brett Richman loves Philadelphia. “I really do believe this is the best city on earth,” he said.
But as passionate as he...
Lansdale Resident Miriam Jacobson: Teaching the Next Generation at Temple Sinai
Miriam Jacobson came to Philadelphia with her family from Canada during middle school and grew up in the Beth Or community, becoming involved in...
Jewish Business Network Co-Chair Matt Lipson Helps Local Professionals Flourish
Growing up in Bryn Mawr, Matt Lipson explained, he was cognizant of his Jewish identity but it wasn’t central in his life.
“I went to...
Ari Sasson: Blue Bell Resident Is Traveling AEPi Consultant
Ari Sasson was raised in the Philadelphia Jewish community before moving to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt University. There, he joined Alpha Epsilon Pi —...
Tara Cherwony: Rittenhouse Resident Focused on Giving Back to Jewish Community
Tara Cherwony has a long history with the Jewish Relief Agency; she started going to their programs in middle school and re-engaged as a...
Jason Holtzman: JCRC Philly Chief Wants to Put ‘The World in a Better Place’
Jason Holtzman’s entire career has been centered around Jewish communal work, starting with the Zionist Organization of America before moving through several positions at...
Abe Klein: Blue Bell Man Makes Jewish Connection Through D&D
During his high school years, Abe Klein became the “therapist friend” for his group of buddies, helping them deal with various issues in their...
Michelle Ferguson: Career at HIAS Brought Point Breeze Resident Into Jewish Community
After graduating high school, Michelle Ferguson wasn’t sure what to study at Temple University. She considered a French major but chose a broader field,...
Matthew Dorsch: Barrack Alumnus Now Leads Its Middle School
Matthew Dorsch was asked recently by a student if he has ever lived outside Pennsylvania.
His answer?
“Well, I lived in Pittsburgh when I was in...
Elisha Gordan: Bala Cynwyd Native Is Assisting Greece’s Jewish Community
In Greece, there are around 5,000 Jews, comprising about 0.05% of the country’s population. Bala Cynwyd native Elisha Gordan can now count himself as...