Ask Miriam | Guest Perspectives on Passover
Dear Readers,
I've used the word "unprecedented" an unprecedented number of times in the past few weeks, and I know I'm not the only one....
Jewish Federation Updates COVID-19 Response
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is continuing its efforts to provide essential support for our communities as the COVID-19-coronavirus pandemic continues. We are...
Philadelphia Corporation For Aging Donates Meals
On March 26, volunteers packed hundreds of meals donated by local companies at the Philadelphia Corporation For Aging.
FIDF Provides Hygiene Kits to Israeli Soldiers
The Friends of Israel Defense Forces Pennsylvania & Southern New Jersey Board of Directors provided hygiene kits to more than 5,000 Israeli soldiers.
Jewish National Fund-USA Hosts Digital Shabbat
An idea conceived by Jewish National Fund-USA Eastern PA Director Samantha van Adelsberg turned into a nationwide virtual celebration. Hundreds of JNFuture supporters around...
Laurence H. Belkoff Receives Teaching Award
The American Urological Association named Laurence H. Belkoff as the 2020 recipient of the AUA Residents and Fellows Committee Teaching Award. Belkoff is the...
Prayer, Kindness Vital During Pandemic
By Baruch Davis
A few short weeks ago (which has felt like forever), we were experiencing what we perceived as normal life. We were chilling,...
Jewish Federation Launches Emergency Response Fund
This is an unprecedented time that demands an extraordinary response. The Jewish Federation is committed to providing essential resources throughout this time of need...
Ask Miriam | How Do You Say ‘No’ to Mom for Seder?
Dear Miriam,
I was supposed to host my extended family, including my mom, for sedarim this year. The rest of the extended family lives in...
Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El Hosts Purim Celebration
Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El hosted Mummers marchers as part of its Purim celebration.