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title: "Jewish Federation's September Newsletter: Education"
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As kids return to school, we are reminded of the importance of creating deep and long-lasting connections to Judaism at an early age.

| View in browser       REMEMBERING 9/11 As we celebrate the beginning of 5782, Shabbat and September 11th align and an additional candle will be lit in many of our homes, a memorial candle. On this 20th Yahrzeit of the thousands of innocents murdered, these flames will be a reminder of the lives and loves forever lost and the intent to build a hopeful future. May their memories be a blessing.    Back To School As kids return to school, we are reminded of the importance of creating deep and long-lasting connections to Judaism at an early age. By supporting young learners, their educators, and continuing education opportunities, the Jewish Federation is investing in future generations while ensuring today’s youth grow into proud, confident and caring Jewish adults.       JEWISH EDUCATION The Jewish Federation invests in the values-based education provided by Jewish Day School and Hebrew School education through our funding of need-based scholarships, Israel education and volunteer travel subsidies for programs that deepen Jewish identity, and rent subsidies and tenant services for the three Day Schools on our campuses. “In addition to providing critical funding for day school scholarships, which are essential to so many of our families, the Jewish Federation launched an emergency campaign to help schools in our community adapt to teaching in a pandemic. Their funding helped us act quickly to continue to provide our students engaging, thoughtful and vital lessons throughout the pandemic.” -Judy Groner, Perelman Jewish Day School Head of School Help us shape our Jewish future by clicking here to make a gift to the Jewish Community Fund. Learn how you can direct your state taxes to provide much needed scholarships for students in our Jewish day and pre-schools by clicking here or contacting Ellen Horowitz Matz at ematz@jewishphilly.org.       EDUCATING THE EDUCATORS The Jewish Federation invests $140,000 in enhanced professional development for Jewish educators and directors in our local synagogues and supplementary schools through Jewish Learning Venture’s Education Innovation Lab and Makom’s Teacher Education program. “We all have unique ideas and things we are doing with our students and sharing that with a group who value the same things as me helps me continue to learn." -Local Educator and attendee of JLV’s virtual coffee meetups A special thanks to all of the Jewish Day Schools that shared photos of their students beginning the new school year, including the pictures above from Perelman Jewish Day School and Abrams Hebrew Academy.       BRINGING JEWISH EDUCATION TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS  The Foundation for Jewish Day Schools funds enhanced curriculum content for public schools through Educational Improvement Organizations (EIO). This provides Holocaust education through the Youth Symposium on the Holocaust and the Mordechai Anielewicz Arts Competition sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council, several immigrant and tolerance focused programs sponsored by the National Museum of American Jewish History and the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation, career oriented programs by JEVS Human Services and leadership programs through NCSY.       ENGAGING AT-RISK CHILDREN IN ISRAEL The Jewish Federation invests in programs that change the future of at-risk children in Israel through partnerships with Atidim, Dror Educational Centers and Ofanim. These organizations provide skills to address emotional, social and family-related issues while also providing the education and resources to enlist in the army or complete national service, a stepping stone to higher education and many jobs.       Make Your Gift Today!   You are at the heart of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s critical work to inspire and sustain our Jewish community. Make a gift to the Jewish Community Fund to make a difference in Jewish lives. CLICK HERE TO GIVE NOW  or call 215.832.3484. UPCOMING EVENTS Unity Cup: Team Israel Vs Team Cameroon September 19th \| 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cheer on local Philadelphia Jewish community members representing Team Israel in the Unity Cup! The match will be played at 1199 E Sedgwick Street, Philadelphia 19150 and tickets are free.   Last Chance: Kehillah Fall Sunday Soccer League 11 Sessions: September 12th – November 21st There's still time to register your child to play in the Sunday Soccer League. Learn more about details, pricing, discounts and timing here.   Antisemitism: A Bipartisan Problem with a Nonpartisan Solution Hosted by ADL and the JCRC Part 1: How Progressives Can Counter Antisemitism on the Left Tuesday, October 12, 2021 \| 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Part 2: How Conservatives Can Counter Antisemitism on the Right Thursday, November 18, 2021 \| 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Antisemitism is a serious and growing problem across the political spectrum. People have the power and responsibility to counter antisemitism wherever it comes from, but they have the most impact against antisemitism on their own side of the aisle. Join the ADL and JCRC and learn from esteemed leaders from across the political landscape who have courageously pushed back against anti-Jewish bigotry from their political allies. To register, click "How Progressives Can Counter Antisemitism on the Left" and/or click  "How Conservatives Can Counter Antisemitism on the Right."   Ending Mass Incarceration: A Jewish Perspective October 21st \| 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. JCRC and Congregation Rodeph Shalom are hosting a panel discussion on ending mass incarceration and how the Jewish community can support efforts to reduce recidivism and why there is a need to reform our criminal justice system so that it aligns with Jewish values. Click here to register. Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States, 215.832.0500 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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