JFCS Child Welfare Program Holds First Annual Reunion Picnic
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia’s Child Welfare Program held their first annual reunion picnic. Current and former children, families, parents and...
JEVS Recognizes Employee Terms of Service of 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 Years
JEVS recently held an Employee Recognition event, recognizing employee terms of service of 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years. Among those recognized for...
Federation Housing Residents Visit Camden Aquarium
Debra Ross, activities coordinator from Golden Slipper Gems, accompanied 80 residents from Federation Housing on a trip to the Camden Aquarium on June 26.
Female Hebrew Benevolent Society at 200: Emergency Aid for Women Since 1819
Joyce needed help right away. A 57-year-old single Jewish woman, Joyce suffered from a raft of health problems — depression, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pancreatitis...
Bicyclists Ride Through Montgomery County
On June 30, a group of bicyclists enjoyed a 25-mile ride through Montgomery County, sponsored by Friends of the Arava Institute and Hazon. Participants...
Ask Miriam | Who’s to Blame for Bad Food?
Dear Miriam,
I've purchased a few food products recently that weren't good. For example, milk that was sour before its expiration date, frozen chicken nuggets...
Our Closet Pop-Up Shop Gives Clothes to Those in Need
On Sunday, June 30, the National Museum of American Jewish History hosted a pop-up shop in partnership with Our Closet. Our Closet, a program...
ZOA Advocacy Mission Addresses Anti-Semitism and Iran
On June 20, the Zionist Organization of America Capitol Hill Advocacy Mission focused on two themes: the normalization of anti-Semitism and actions regarding Iran....
Boys Town Jerusalem’s Mid-Atlantic Region’s Annual Golf Outing Raises $169K
Boys Town Jerusalem’s Mid-Atlantic Region’s annual Harry Levin/Sam Rabinowitz Memorial Golf Outing at Huntingdon Valley Country Club on June 18 raised $169,000. The funds...
NCJW Holds Annual Holocaust Essay Contest
The National Council of Jewish Women Greater Philadelphia Section held its annual Holocaust Essay Contest, with participation from several Philadelphia-area middle schools. Students submitted...