Today’s post is from Ariella Werden-Greenfield of the Feinstein Center for American Jewish History. Temple University’s Feinstein Center for American Jewish History, along with the College of Liberal Arts, now offers undergraduate students the unique opportunity to gain three course credits while working with arts and culture organizations, social justice start-ups, educational institutions, synagogues and other … Read more
Passover begins on Friday night, April 22. Whether you’re looking for a community seder, a chance to brush up on your holiday knowledge, or a fun family activity, our Center City Kehillah organizations are the place to go. Read on, and keep checking back, as we’ll be updating this post from now through the first … Read more
Post from Beverly Socher-Lerner, founding director of Makom Community. What do a pear, a princess, and a fashion designer all have in common? They’re all on their way to the U.S. Mint and Constitution Center on a camp day field trip, and they’re getting ready for Purim, too! Being a Jewish educator in an urban setting is … Read more
Today’s post is fom Eliana Zimet, a fellow with Repair the World: Philadelphia. International Women’s Day is, according to their website, “a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.” Personally, I love celebrating women and their accomplishments every day, but it’s nice to have some time set aside when everyone … Read more
Purim starts Wednesday night, March 23 and goes through Thursday night, March 24. Not sure how you want to celebrate, or curious about how the rest of Center City is enjoying the holiday? Read on, and be happy! It’s Adar! Sunday 3/13: A Paranormal Purim 2:00-3:00 pm, The Gershman Y at Broad and Pine Get … Read more
New month, new list to keep you busy all month long. We’ll be putting together a separate blog post next week exclusively with Purim events, so stay tuned for that, and keep reading for other fantastic opportunities (plus an April preview…). Wednesday 3/2: God is Still Evolving: The Fascination of Process Theology Begins Society Hill Synagogue, 418 … Read more