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Leaders in Israel, Covenant Award, Chairman of the Executive, Local to National, Honoring P2G Member

| View in browser       A dozen Jewish Federation professionals and lay leaders just arrived home after a whirlwind mission trip to Israel. While there, they met with more than 30 Jewish Federation-supported programs, providing an in-depth look at how their work is effecting change throughout the country.   The programs focus on a range of Jewish Federation priorities, such as: reducing food insecurity increasing social cohesion through education job training/employment opportunities promoting diverse Jewish expressions and pluralism promoting resilience in areas afflicted by security threats or trauma Learn more about the mission here.         Mazel tov to Chief Program Officer Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer of Jewish Learning Venture, a grantee of the Jewish Federation. Gabrielle is one of three 2022 Covenant Foundation Award recipients. This award honors exceptional educators who have made an impact on Jewish life through innovative educational practices and models.   “I am incredibly humbled to be recognized among the amazing, creative, dedicated educators who have received the Covenant Award before me,” said Gabrielle.         The Jewish Federation congratulates Maj. Gen. (Res.) Doron Almog on his appointment as the next Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), one of our partners. We look forward to working closely with Doron, who dedicates his life to the Jewish people, tikkun olam and empowering the most vulnerable in Israel.    "The Jewish Federation has had a strong and long-standing relationship with JAFI and we expect that with Doron's leadership, we'll continue to build a strong Jewish community around the world together," said Kelly Romirowsky, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer for the Jewish Federation.       Paula Goldstein, President and CEO of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia (JFCS), a Jewish Federation partner agency, was recently named Chair of the national Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHS).    NJHS is comprised of member agencies that offer a wide range of human services, including resources for advocacy, best practices, innovation and research, partnership and collaborations. The collaborative organization runs Project EM: Empowering and Employing Our Community, a nationwide network, providing jobseekers with assistance, resources and tools to find work. JEVS Human Services, a Jewish Federation grantee, is 1 of 19 human service agencies administering and supporting Project EM through its Helping Hands program.                Yehiel Zohar, the Mayor of Netivot in Israel, announced that the city's annual Netivot Run will be held in honor of Ron Stern, former Partnership2Gether (P2G) Co-Chair who passed away last winter. A new youth activity center will also be dedicated in Ron’s name. Ron was an active member of the Jewish Federation’s P2G committee. He also was one of Netivot's young council members, acted as the chair of the local community center in Netivot, and held other public positions.   Jewish Federation's Statement on the Supreme Court Overturn of Roe V. Wade  We support the rights and welfare of women, which is why we are deeply troubled by the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization to overturn Roe v. Wade. This ruling not only upends decades of precedent supporting women’s health, but also fundamentally infringes on a person’s bodily autonomy and their First Amendment civil right to religious liberty. The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the Jewish Community Relations Council will continue to advocate for reproductive freedom, so we may preserve the rights of women to make their own personal decisions, without governmental inference. You can read our full statement online by clicking here.    Recognizing that this topic is being addressed by Jewish organizations across the country, please see this compiled link of additional statements made by a variety of Jewish organizations on reproductive rights.      Featuring Rabbi-in-Residence Eric Yanoff of Adath Israel   Learn more by registering for our upcoming information sessions: In-Person at a Private Home in Longport, NJ: July 15 at 10:00 a.m.  In-Person at Green Valley Country Club: August 11 at 6:00 p.m. Virtual: September 18 at 10:00 a.m.  Virtual: October 24 at 7:00 p.m.    For more information about the Mission, visit: jewishphilly.org/israel75mission    Thank you for your support. Your generosity has been a critical piece in the Jewish Federation's work locally, in Israel and around the world. As our campaign year closes at the end of August, we hope to again count on you so we may continue this important work in our Jewish community.    To make your gift, you can speak with your gift officer, call 215.832.0865, or make your gift online at jewishphilly.org/donate.     In The News Read all about what it means to be Jewish in Philadelphia! Check out the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent's June 23 and June 30 issues.    Upcoming Opportunities  Young Leadership Awards Nominations close Monday, July 11, 2022 Know an amazing leader in our Jewish community between the ages of 25 and 45? Nominate them today for a Young Leadership Award! Nominate them here   Help! My Parents are Aging July 14, 2022 \| 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. A private home in Bryn Mawr Whether your parents are in their 80’s and living healthy & independent lives or if they are in their 90’s with declining health, knowing how to best support your parents as they age is important. The Jewish Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy invites you to an informative session with top experts in the field of aging to learn how to be a knowledgeable and compassionate supporter.  Register here   Cemetery Cleanup July 24, 2022 \| 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Har Jehuda Cemetery Honor those at rest by joining your community for a cemetery cleanup at Har Jehuda, a local historic Jewish cemetery. Volunteer tasks will include raking, picking up trash and clipping overgrown vines. The cleanup will end with a memorial service to honor all of those buried at the cemetery. Register here   BGS Wine & Whiskey Night July 28, 2022 \| 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. A private home in Merion Station Our signature event is back! After two long years, join your fellow Ben Gurion Society members for this exclusive opportunity to taste an array of fine wines and whiskeys. Enjoy an intimate evening, filled with good friends, good food and good spirits. Register here   Civil Rights Mission September 17 - 20, 2022  Atlanta, Georgia \| Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham, Alabama Better understand the movements that paved the way for our efforts to help build a just and equitable world. The Jewish Federation's Jewish Community Relations Council, ADL Philadelphia, and AJC Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey invite you on a three-day journey through the history of the civil rights movement. Learn more about the leaders who fought against discrimination and injustice and the events that helped shape our nation. Register here   Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States, 215.832.0500 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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