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Special Edition - Grants Announcement 

| View in browser As the largest provider of grants to Jewish organizations in Greater Philadelphia, and among the top funders of local philanthropic organizations, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is a primary resource for support in the community. This year’s grant awards total more than $10 million through various funds and represent only a portion of the total investment the Jewish Federation makes in the community each year, often exceeding more than $40 million in total.       The Jewish Community Fund (JCF) is the main source of the Jewish Federation’s unrestricted dollars which helps to take care of the community locally, in Israel and around the world. For Fiscal Year 2023, we carefully evaluated programs focusing on caring for those in need, building a vibrant Jewish community, and connecting with Israel and global Jewry, resulting in more than $8.8 million in grants.  13 agencies and 24 programs caring for those in need  42 agencies and 52 programs building a vibrant Jewish community 22 agencies and 26 programs connecting with Israel and Global Jewry Learn more about the Jewish Community Fund         The Jewish Federation’s Women of Vision (WOV) membership votes on grants through their Endowment Fund to programs in Greater Philadelphia and Israel (rotating annually) that align with its mission to transform the lives of self-identifying Jewish women and girls. For Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024, grants totaling nearly $100,000 will go to 3 organizations in Greater Philadelphia. Einstein Healthcare Network: Empowering Orthodox Women Through Sexual Health Education Jewish Women International: Financial Fitness for Young Women jGirls+ Magazine: Feminist Teen Leadership Training Learn more about the WOV grant finalists          The Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE) group utilizes its JFRE Fund to make grants that support capital improvements and security updates. For Fiscal Year 2023,  more than $435,000 in grants will go to 18 projects. 12 projects in Greater Philadelphia  Makom Community: Security Upgrade Beth Sholom Congregation: Security Upgrade Federation Day Care Services (FELS): Security Upgrade Temple Hillel: Security Upgrade Camp Ramah in the Poconos: Security Upgrade JEVS Tikvah Residence: Security Upgrade Federation Housing Inc.: Security for the new Annabel Gardens Perelman Jewish Day School: Capital  Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS): Capital  Camp Harlam: Security Upgrade Congregation Beth Israel of Media: Security Upgrade Beth Tikvah B’nai Jeshurun: Security Upgrade and Capital 4 projects in Israel  Eden Association Shelters for At-Risk Teen Girls: Capital ELI: Israel Association for Child Protection: Capital Nirim Therapeutic Farm: Security Upgrade Orr Shalom: Capital 2 projects in the Global Jewish community Jewish Agency for Israel: Security Fund Ethiopia: Capital  Learn more about the JFRE grantees       The Bernard and Etta Weinberg Fund awards grants to projects in the Greater Philadelphia area related to providing geriatric counseling and care management, services for adults ages 60+, and Jewish education. For Fiscal Year 2023, more than $750,000 in grants have been provided to 8 local programs: Geriatric Care and Elderly Services Kaiserman JCC: Chapter 3: Live Well@Philly J  Abramson Senior Care: Senior Supportive Care Services Program Jewish Family & Children's Service: Community Service Collaborative KleinLife & Abramson: Innovation and Service Integration Programs for Jewish Education 18Doors: Creating Our Jewish Interfaith Moishe House: Russian Speaking Jews House  Makom Community: South Philly Location Kesher Israel: JTeenCC: a Chester County Collaborative Initiative Learn more about the Bernard and Etta Weinberg Fund       A special thanks to the volunteer leadership involved in reviewing and approving this year’s grant awards highlighted above. Each of the grant processes rely on the dedication, commitment and insight of our incredible lay leaders and professional team for their advice on how best to meet the evolving needs of our Jewish community.   “Always choose influence rather than power. It helps change people into people who can change the world.” – Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, zt"l   If you are interested in learning more about the various volunteer leadership positions within the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, please contact Shara Swift, Affinities & Donor Engagement Manager, at sswift@jewishphilly.org.     Featuring Rabbi-in-Residence Eric Yanoff of Adath Israel   Learn more by registering for our upcoming information sessions: Hybrid at Adath Israel: August 10 at 7:00 p.m. (for congregants of the synagogue) In-Person at Green Valley Country Club: August 11 at 6:00 p.m. (open to members and non-members) Virtual: August 24 at 7:30 p.m. (hosted by Beth Sholom, for the Old York Road community) 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 is a critical piece in the Jewish Federation's work locally, in Israel and around the world. As our campaign year closes on August 31, 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 visit jewishphilly.org/donate.    In The News Read all about what it means to be Jewish in Philadelphia! Check out the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent's July 7, July 14, and July 21 issues.    Upcoming Opportunities  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   9th Annual Chester County Summer Shorts Film Festival Wednesdays \| 7:00 p.m. (Virtual) August 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2022 Grab some popcorn, sit back, relax and enjoy virtual nights at the movies during Chester County's 9th annual Summer Shorts Film Festival! Explore and discover the richness, complexity and diversity of Jewish experiences through film, all in your own home. After registering, you will receive a link to screen the films and participate in facilitated discussions.  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   Cemetery Cleanup September 18, 2022 \| 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Har Nebo Cemetery Honor those at rest by joining your community for a cemetery cleanup at Har Nebo, 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   Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Two Commerce Square, 2001 Market Street, Suite 2300, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States, 215.832.0500 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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