Creating a vibrant Jewish future starts at home. This month’s FedFive spotlights how the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia supports families with young children and teens – locally and in Israel – through connection, resilience and leadership.

From Generation to Generation

Jewish continuity relies on passing traditions and resilience from one generation to the next – L’dor V’dor. With your support, we fund programs that connect families and youth to Jewish life: 

• 1,000+ local teens participated in supported Jewish youth programs 
• 3,500  Israeli teens participated in entrepreneurship programs through Unistream
• 5,700 children received free Jewish-themed books through PJ Library

Watch below on how your support impacts the next generation or click here.

From Childhood

“We would not be where we are today without the Jewish Federation. Families with young children are the future of

the Jewish community.”

 –  Terri Soifer,

Director of Strategy,

Makom Community

The Jewish Federation works to support organizations like Makom Community, which provides after-school education and summer programs in Center City, Philadelphia.  With its child-led “Jewish Placemaking” approach, Makom helps families  explore Jewish life together in meaningful, accessible ways. 

Discover how we’re making Jewish life in Greater Philadelphia more inclusive and welcoming by clicking here. 

From Teenhood

“I would not be able to have such a strong Jewish community locally and globally without Diller, which to me is the most important part of keeping my Jewish identity alive.”

 –  Anjali Holloman,

Diller Teen Fellow

From the Home

“Resilience is the foundation for thriving in an ever-changing world.”

– Dr. Ken Ginsburg 

In partnership with the Center for Parent and Teen Communication (CPTC), the Jewish Federation launched a science-backed initiative that equips Jewish families with the tools for resilience, effective communication and mental health support – anchored in Jewish values of compassion, justice and repair.

Learn more about this groundbreaking initiative by clicking here. Stay tuned by checking out our blog for upcoming resources and information from Dr. Ginsburg, including his most recent piece on "Why We Must Move Past Disagreements." 

From the Jewish Homeland

“The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia was one of the first to identify the need to support the evacuees. You made it possible to provide emotional and educational solutions for the children and youth of Kiryat Shmona and we are grateful for that."

– Branco Weiss Director of Resource Development

Liat Zack 

Since Oct. 7, many Israeli children have faced evacuation, disruptive schooling and trauma.  

With the Jewish Federation’s support, Branco Weiss created pop-up schools for displaced students from Kiryat Shmona, providing academic structure and critical psychological care. 

Click here to hear directly from Branco Weiss’ Liat Zack, director of resource development, and Dori Glasser, educational director, our partners in Israel. 

HERE AS ONE

Show the world that we are Here As One by supporting the Jewish Federation’s mission of Caring for Those in Need, Supporting Israel and Global Jewry, and Securing a Vibrant Jewish Future. Make your gift before year’s end by clicking here.