Reflecting on the Past, Building a Better Future: Philadelphia’s 62nd Annual Holocaust Memorial Ceremony
On Sunday, April 12, over 300 people gathered at the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza for the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s 62nd Annual Holocaust...
Not Passing Over Those in Need: Jewish Federation Supports Initiatives to Ensure All Can...
For Greta Smilan, an immigrant from the Former Soviet Union, Passover is one of the most significant holidays for her and her multigenerational family....
65 Women Travel to Panama During Women’s History Month
From March 1-5, 65 local women traveled to Panama on a Women’s Philanthropy mission with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
“The Women’s Philanthropy Mission...
How to Recognize 5 Possible Signs of Depression in Teens
Dr. Danielle Platt
It can be hard to recognize depression in teens because it often looks different than it does in adults. Many parents assume...
Brewing up Belonging: The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and JCHAI Open Doors to...
Gabriel Rothman
A cup of coffee can be more than a typical morning ritual.
For Gabriel Rothman, a member of Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence...
Seven Steps for Transformational Strategic Planning
Jeffrey Lasday
In July 2021, shortly after Michael Balaban became president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, The Forward published a headline...
As Antisemitism Rises, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Invests in Interfaith Partnerships
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
For many Jews right now, fear and frustration are accompanied by something else: a heightened awareness that safety cannot be...
Be Your Child’s Parent, Not Their Best Friend
Dr. Ken Ginsburg
Disclosure: My nearly 30-year-old daughters are my best friends. That’s where you want to land. It is not, however, the way to...
Year-End Tax Planning: What You Should Know
Jennifer Molish Brier
With the passing of recent legislation — the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a number of changes will impact charitable giving...
How the Mitzvah Food Program Creates Thanksgiving Joy for Families Facing Hunger
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
The familiar sounds, smells and tastes of holiday meal preparation are starting to fill many kitchens across Greater Philadelphia communities...