Next Chapter: Women's Philanthropy Announces New Chairs
Women’s Philanthropy is thrilled to announce Robin Robbins and Jenifer (Jen) Thomas as the new Chairs-Elect. Robbins and Thomas will be installed as Co-Chairs of Women’s Philanthropy at the Closing Board Meeting in the spring of 2024. Both have been actively involved within Women’s Philanthropy, serving as Vice Chairs for several years. To learn more about the new Chairs-Elect, click here.
Hands-on Learning: Welcome Summer Interns
“This is my first experience in a professional office setting, and I think that in itself will teach me a lot about what I would like for my career.” - Ben Lustig, Mitzvah Food Program intern
As part of an ongoing effort to expose young professionals to the powerful work of a mission-driven nonprofit, the Jewish Federation is excited to welcome two summer interns, Ben Lustig and Janie Hershman, as part of the JEVS Human Services’ Franklin C. Ash Summer Internship Program. JEVS Human Services is a grantee of the Jewish Federation that touches the lives of thousands each year by focusing on individuals with physical, developmental and emotional challenges as well as those facing adverse socio-economic conditions, including unemployment and underemployment. Learn more about the internship here.
MOMentum: Jewish Mothers Tavel to Israel
100 Jewish mothers just returned after an week-long trip of self-discovery and empowerment in Israel through Momentum. As part of our partnership with and support of Momentum, the local Jewish Federation’s cohort of 16 participants connected with others from around the world to experience the country, visit our Partnership2Gether cities of Netivot and Sdot Negev, and explore their inner power and strength as women and mothers. In addition, the Kaiserman JCC and Aish Chaim of the Main Line hosted a cohort of 20 participants. This mission is part of a year-long program that includes a curriculum focused on a new Jewish value each month, emphasizing the forging of connections with one’s self, family and community. Learn more about the mission here.
Apply for Venture Israel Today
“As a result of the fellowship, my congregation wants to be doing things together as a community - and celebrating Israel!” - First Cohort Participant
Venture Israel Fellowship is now recruiting for its second cohort. Designed for Jewish professionals, the 15-month fellowship program is a partnership between the Jewish Federation and Jewish Learning Venture. Throughout the program, fellows travel to the Jewish homeland and learn at home about how they can create robust and engaging programs that focus on the dynamic complexity of today's Israel through the lens of Jewish identity and its evolution.
Federation Housing, a Jewish nonprofit that provides affordable housing and services to seniors and a partner of the Jewish Federation, recently celebrated the opening of Annabel Gardens. Federation Housing’s newest expansion for affordable housing for seniors, the apartment complex in Willow Grove has 54 units, expanding Federation Housing’s capacity to 1,300 units across 12 buildings able to house 1,500 seniors. Learn more here.
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