On a ‘Fiddler’ Film Remake
By Steven Chervin
In a recent article ("Fans React to News of 'Fiddler' Remake," by Sophie Panzer, June 19, 2020), several commentators expressed opposition to...
On Jewish White Privilege
By Shira Grife
In the past few weeks, familiar childhood tropes of white Jewish oppression have filled my Instagram feed in response to the Black...
Is Now a Good Time to Donate Appreciated Stock to the Jewish Federation of...
By David Gold
With the gyrations in the stock market over the last couple of months, now is a good time to donate long-term appreciated...
Tug at My Tallis
By Abbie Stein
The High Holidays were always a very special time for my family.
It was a time for togetherness. There was a special calmness...
Dear Miriam | Reading List Doesn’t Represent Judaism Accurately
Dear Miriam,
A teacher I know put together a really wonderful and culturally diverse children's reading list. To represent Jews, she included two Chanukah books,...
Israel Engagement Grants: Applications Open
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia awards grants each year to local Jewish organizations, supporting them in bringing Israeli culture to our communities in...
Dear Miriam | How Does Dating Dad Tell His Grown Kids?
Dear Miriam,
I am a middle-aged widower who has recently started dating. I have not yet told my adult children. What is the best way...
Creating and Sustaining Shalom Bayit During Quarantine and Beyond
BY AMY ALFRED
Shalom bayit is the Jewish religious concept of domestic harmony and good relations between husband and wife. Literally meaning peace or harmony...
Perelman Adapts to a Virtual Format
When the COVID-19 coronavirus came to Philadelphia, every school in the region had to quickly adjust its curriculum to a virtual format.
For Perelman Jewish...
Dear Miriam | Reopenings Open Up Concerns
Dear Miriam,
Now that things are starting to reopen, I find myself increasingly uncomfortable with the way it's being done and the precautions that the...