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Hanukkah Celebration Recap, New Annual Campaign Director, Answering Life's Great Questions, Inspiring Change, Rising to the Top 

| View in browser Lighting Up Greater Philadelphia: Hanukkah Celebration Recap    From candle lighting and prayer to concerts and laser light shows, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ensured a memorable Hanukkah for all. Throughout the holiday, the Jewish Federation’s various departments, including the neighborhood Kehillot, NextGen and the Jewish Community Relations Council, hosted several events to bring the community together and celebrate the Festival of Lights.   See the photos and full recap here.    New Annual Campaign Director  We are thrilled to announce that Alix Liiv Caplan is now the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign Director. Alix has been an instrumental member of the development team, including playing a significant role in recent emergency campaigns, cemetery restoration, LiveSecure and the Civil Rights Mission. Her passion for our mission and relationships with our donors will be an asset she settles into her new role. Kol Hakavod, Alix!   Learn more about Alix's vision for the Annual Campaign here.   Answering Life's Great Questions Ready for a new kind of conversation? The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Delaware County Kehillah and Center City Kehillah are hosting a virtual series to answer some of life’s toughest questions by exploring traditional and non-traditional Jewish sources with local clergy.   Learn more here.      Inspiring Change  Mazel tov to the 17 women within our community entering the new cohort of the Women’s Leadership Development Program (WLDP). Run every other year by the Jewish Federation’s Women's Philanthropy affinity group, the initiative grows rising women into community leaders – both in lay leader roles and philanthropically.    Rising to the Top  The Jewish Federation is proud to announce that Director of Community Development Max Moline has been accepted into the seventh cohort of the highly competitive Wexner Fellowship Program. Over the course of three years, Max and 14 other fellows from North America will learn leadership skills and tools for developing their careers as Jewish professionals.   Learn more about the Wexner Fellowship Program here and what it means to Max and the Jewish Federation.      Join the JFRE Mentorship Program Many successful careers are credited with meaningful mentorships. Jewish Federation Real Estates (JFRE) Mentorship Program proudly offers the industry's most established and talented leaders and young professionals a unique opportunity to network, learn and grow together. In its third cohort, the JFRE Mentorship program is excited to once again connect up-and-coming professionals with giants of Philadelphia's real estate industry. Sign up today - applications close on January 31.  Apply to be a mentee here Apply to be a mentor here   Save the Date!  We look forward to celebrating Israel's 75th Anniversary by bringing the Greater Philadelphia community together for a myriad of festivities. As we approach this significant milestone, we hope that you'll save the date for these important events and also encourage your family, friends and colleagues to participate.    Community Mitzvah Day: April 23, 2023 Shabbat Gatherings: April 28 - 29, 2023 Taste of Israel Festival: May 7, 2023 Israel 75 Mission: May 14 - 21, 2023   jewishphilly.org/israel75    Thank you for your support The work we do locally, in Israel and around the world is because of the support from friends like you.  Call 215.832.0865 to speak with your gift officer 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 December 29, January 5 and January 12 issues.   Upcoming Events January and February are full of Jewish Federation events —click here to see what's coming your way!   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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